Course Description

Who doesn't like to be scared once in a while? People have been entertaining each other by campfires for thousands of years—in fact, horror is one of the world’s oldest genres of fiction—and the stories are getting better each year. In this mini-course, we will explore the early origins of horror stories from Ancient Rome and Greece, read the werewolf tales of Medieval France, visit the ghost-loving Victorians, reckon with early American Gothic writers like Poe, read the weird fiction of H. P. Lovecraft, and consider the impact of modern British and American writers such as Clive Barker and Stephen King. We’ll look at the development of ghosts, vampires, zombies, and witches across the ages in both literature and film as we consider the central questions: What scares us? And why do we love it so much?

 Open to students entering Grades 11, or 12 in the fall. 

Meet the Professor

Dr. Fabrizi is an Associate Professor of English Education, and has been teaching within the education field for more than 30 years. He teaches courses in English methods, literacy and education. He is also a former high school English teacher of 18 years where he taught courses in creative writing, fantasy literature, film, and AP Language and Composition. He edited a book of scholarly essays on using fantasy literature in the classroom in 2016, and another book on using horror literature in 2018. He is currently editor of "The Leaflet," the professional journal of the New England Association of Teachers of English.

Draft Class Schedule

Schedule at a Glance

2pm - 4pm Closing Ceremony on Friday