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A detailed study of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein, focusing on its interaction with the popular ideas of the day, such as Romanticism, scientism, atheism, and how they clash with traditional Christian values.
Total classes: 6
Prerequisite: The ability to read and enjoy Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1/2 semester Literature or English
Description
A detailed study of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein, focusing on its interaction with the popular ideas of the day, such as Romanticism, scientism, atheism, and how they clash with traditional Christian values.
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: The book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Homework: Quizzes (automated for immediate feedback). The reading assignment for each class is detailed in the Course Outline above. Students should complete the assigned reading for each class beforehand. Students should highlight the passages discussed in class and review this for the quiz assigned for each class. The estimated time for homework for each class, i.e. for the assigned reading and reviewing for each quiz, should be about 90 minutes.
