Do you think that comic books count as literature? This course is designed to illustrate many of the reasons why you should. Graphic novels and, more broadly, comics comprise a branch of literature that consistently challenges our ideas about reading and writing. Students will explore the defining features of graphic novels and/or comics and situate this genre within the larger category of literature. Through interpretive analysis, students will be encouraged to consider connections between literature and history, identity, politics, culture, and other aspects of society.
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