AAAS 266 - BLACK COMICS
Long Title: GRAPHIC NOVELS IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERARY TRADITION
Department: African & African Amer Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course considers the impact and development of graphic novels in the African American literary tradition. It traces the origin story of the genre, examines its evolving relationship to African American biography, history, and fiction, and considers its popularity in contemporary media. Cross-list: ENGL 266.