ENGL2072 — Comics: Introduction to Literary Studies
ENGL 2072 - Comics: Introduction to Literary Studies ENGL 2072 - Comics: Introduction to Literary Studies Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This college literature course intended for all students focuses on the analysis and exploration of selected graphic novels and other comics. Topics include exploring the literary and formal design elements of the works selected and consider the unique features of this medium. Selections may include works by Lynda Barry, Daniel Clowes, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Scott McCloud, Alan Moore, Marjane Satrapi, and Art Spiegelman. MnTC Goals 6 Humanities/Fine Arts Major Content Comics as Literature Definitions a. comics and suggested equivalent terms (e.g. graphic narratives, narrative art) b. features of the medium (e.g. panel, gutter, word balloon) c. art and design terms (e.g. abstraction, closure, icon) Formal design elements of comics Close reading Comics history Comics genres Visual literacy Definition of literature and canon formation Using primary and secondary sources Learning
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052