American Studies 380S - Ut Pictura Poesis: Contemporary Graphic Narrative

Institution:

Hamilton College

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Description:

Study of the graphic narrative as a hybrid literary medium particularly conducive to memoir and social commentary. Readings in the history of comics and in theories of life writing will accompany close analysis of texts by artist/authors such as Lynda Barry, Alison Bechdel, Daniel Clowes, Harvey Pekar, Joe Sacco, Art Spiegelman and Chris Ware. Prerequisite, one 200-level course in literature, American studies, art, art history or history. (Same as English and Creative Writing 380.) Kodat.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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