ENGL 176 - The Graphic Novel as Literature

    Recent Professors
    Charles Shackett, Monica Olmedo
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
    View 2027SP sections of ENGL 176
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is a survey of the graphic literature as literary and artistic form. The course will examine the genre’s variety of forms and explore the genre from various cultural points of reference. The course will also review the literary and artistic techniques used in composing graphic literature, the origins of the form, and its significance in contemporary literature and culture. Additionally, this course will use formal analysis and critical approaches to analyze the ways historical, social, economic, psychological, and aesthetic forces shape graphic literature. The distinguishing elements of different literary genres and methods used to analyze literature of any genre will also be covered.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:10am–12:35pm