Are graphic novels “literature”? Can comic books be art? Can they teach us something? The answer to all of these questions, obviously, is “yes.” This course will look at comics and graphic novels from their origins to the present day spanning different genres and themes. We will look at how they work, why they work, and why we read them.
Readings
- Authors to be studied may include
- Alan Moore
- Kate Beaton
- Grant Morrison
- Lee Francis
- Emily Carroll
- Chester Brown
- Mariko Tamaki
- Art Spiegelman
Assessment
- Participation
- Writing exercises
- Essays
- Final exam
**Subject to change**
Prerequisites
Level 2 or above or 6.0 units of ENGL
