English 209: Introduction to Comics and Graphic Novels introduces students to the genre of comics and the graphic novel. Students will consider the history of the genre and explore how comics and graphic novels reflect and represent diverse social, political, and popular cultures. Students will learn how to write about graphic narratives and will have the opportunity to experiment with the form through hands-on activities.
Prerequisites: 60% or better in ENGL 110 and ENGL 111 Note: or written permission of the School Chair
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- interpret and engage with comics and graphic novels.
- analyze texts across a range of genres, media, and cultures.
- synthesize a variety of critical approaches to comics and graphic novels.
- describe complex relationships between texts and contexts (e.g. historical, social, cultural, literary).
- examine diverse comics and graphic novels from an intercultural perspective.
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