EGL-2700 Comics and Graphic Novels

Credits 3
Comic books and graphic novels, prominent in popular culture, are increasingly becoming the focus of scholarly, academic study, due to literary and artistic innovations. This course will trace the history of graphic literature, identify key concepts of the genre, and analyze key works. To understand the multidisciplinary nature of comics and graphic novels, students also will analyze and synthesize different perspectives from multiple disciplines through the study of graphic literature.
Prerequisite(s): EGL-1020, EGL-1100, EGL-1320, or EGL-1340.
Course Outcomes

Identify key features, terms, and concepts related to comics and graphic literature.
Analyze the development of comics from early sequential art and comic strips to superhero comics and contemporary graphic novels.
Analyze how individual works and authors depict social, historical, political, and cultural contexts.
Synthesize concepts and perspectives from multiple disciplines through the study of graphic literature.
Integrate researched material appropriately in support of a clearly defined claim, correctly using a standard documentation format such as MLA or APA.