HON-298I Honors Colloquium: Graphic Novel and Comics As Cultural Barometer
An introduction to critical methods in popular culture studies, with a focus on the graphic novel and comics as cultural producer and process. Through a survey of primary texts, we will learn how graphic storytellers use historical and contemporary social issues as a primary source for their work. The translation of traditional literary pieces into graphic medium will also be addressed. Prerequisites: Membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar Program. Six credits of composition or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite
Membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar Program.
Course Types
HU