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Electives

CINE 352 - The Devil’s Pact in Literature, Music and Film

GRMN 256 | COML 241 | RELS 236
401 | MW 1-2pm | ANNS 110

For centuries the pact with the devil has signified humankind's desire to surpass the limits of human knowledge and power. From the age of Martin Luther to the time of Mick Jagger, from Marlowe and Goethe to key Hollywood films, the legend of the devil's pact continues to be useful for exploring our fascination with forbidden powers.