The course aims to help students explore and discuss issues and themes related to the fantastic in literature, enabling them to understand and critique the social commentary often offered by such literature; interpret and explore the meaning systems of fantastic literature; develop interpretative skills through the reading and discussion of such literature; and to engage in a critical dialogue about the presence of fantasy elements in literature. In addition, students will develop an awareness of the nature and structure of a range of fantastic forms of narrative; strengthen their interpretative skills and lexical range through the reading and discussion of literary texts; and develop an appreciation and enjoyment of reading literature.