HON-298I Honors Colloquium: Graphic Novel & 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. Six credits of composition or permission of the instructor.
Course Types
HU, CC-CT, CC-WC