Comics and Graphic Novels
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4333 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4333
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
This pod presents students with a theoretical and critical introduction to the study of comics and graphic novels. It explores a range of work in the medium, from single issue comics to full-length graphic novels, and includes a consideration of underground ‘comix’, independent and autographic comics, as well as work produced by mainstream comics companies such as Marvel and DC. The focus of the pod is on British and American comics, but students will have an opportunity to undertake comparative work on texts from other countries and traditions. The pod also invites students to consider the relationships between comics and adaptation, both in relation to adaptations by comics (of text-based literature and film, for example) and adaptations of comics (in film).
Target Students
Students registered on the School of English online masters scheme.
Assessment
- 100% Participation: STUDENT PARTICIPATION
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module comprises an optional component in the following pathways: Applied English, English Literature, Modern and Contemporary Literature, and World Literatures. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
Critically discuss and analyse the medium of comics.
Demonstrate an ability to situate comics and graphic novels within cultural and historical contexts.
Undertake close reading that draws on relevant theoretical frameworks and critical terminology.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired to the appropriate disciplinary and professional standard.
Assimilate and present subject-specific material in an appropriate format (assessed within the ‘Assessment Portfolio’ 1, 2 or 3).