Introduction to Narrative

Full course for one semester. In this course we will consider the historical development of the genre and techniques of the graphic novel in America. Our reading of the graphic novel will be contextualized within postmodernism and the changes in the notions of childhood, heroism, and evil in twentieth and twenty-first century American culture. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental elements of narrative and will include analysis of genre, panels, framing devices, layout, speech, plot, and characterization. The course will emphasize close reading of the texts, and there will be frequent writing assignments.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• The course will emphasize close reading of the texts, and there will be frequent writing assignments.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

• ENG 102 - Eco Literature