英語圏文学特殊研究１

授業テーマ	Knowledge, Power, and Humanity
授業のねらい・到達目標	To introduce the myth of Prometheus, ideas of modernity, science fiction, and romanticism; improving abilities in reading and interpreting complex texts in English, participating in discussions, and in writing essays.
授業の方法	In this seminar, we will explore human limits and potentials in relation to knowledge, and the power gained from knowledge. First, we will be read the ancient Greek myth of Prometheus, a story of a god who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to humans, along with other knowledge and technology. For this, he was punished. Second, we will read a version of the Prometheus myth, Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein. It tells the story of Doctor Victor Frankenstein, who creates a living being, a ‘monster’ of horrific strength and ugliness. Disgusted at his actions, Frankenstein flees, and the monster is left to roam Europe in search of both his creator and redemption. The novel blends the Promethean themes of the dangers of knowledge, the power of nature, and what it means to be human. It is also considered the first science fiction novel, and in its investigations of the limits of human knowledge, introduces many of the problems that shaped a rapidly modernizing Europe in the early nineteenth century.
事前学修・事後学修，授業計画コメント	Students are required to do the readings and complete the homework assignments in order to prepare for class.

授業計画
1	Introduction; Prometheus, the Promethean myth
2	Prometheus
3	Frankenstein 15-32
4	Frankenstein 33-50
5	Frankenstein 51-72
6	Frankenstein 73-90
7	Frankenstein 93-112
8	Frankenstein 113-137
9	Frankenstein 138-151
10	Frankenstein 155-178
11	Frankenstein 179-197
12	Frankenstein 198-225
13	Presentations
14	no class
15	Review, final essays due

その他
教科書	Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, Penguin Classics, ISBN-13: 978-0141439471 Other materials will be supplied by the instructor.
成績評価の方法及び基準	レポート(30%)、participation in class discussions(40%)、presentations(30%)
オフィスアワー	Monday 16:30-18:00, or by appointment.