ENG 240W — The Graphic Novel
This course will introduce students to the graphic novel, and will examine the cultural history and defining features of the genre. Students will examine the relationship of text and art in the graphic novel. Students will learn to write effectively about the graphic novel in a variety of modes, including a research paper using print and online sources. At the end of the course, students will put knowledge into practice by creating their own short graphic narrative and artist?s statement.