COURSE ID: OT036SYNA02

Gothic Literature

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 17, 2026
End Date: May 20, 2027
District: Niobrara County School District #1
Grade Levels: 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Provider: Wyoming Virtual Academy

Since the eighteenth century, Gothic tales have influenced fiction writers and fascinated readers. This course focuses on the major themes found in Gothic literature and demonstrates how the core writing drivers produce a suspenseful environment for readers. It presents some of the recurring themes and elements found in the genre. As they complete the course, students gain an understanding of and an appreciation for the complex nature of Gothic literature.