552.287 (16W) Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Canada vs. Britain vs. USA. Regional Differences in Western Comics
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Canada vs. Britain vs. USA. Regional Differences in Western Comics
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 11 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 03.10.2016
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of the mechanics, components and tools of comics as well as acquiring hands-on, in-depth experience for critical analysis of graphic novels.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
short lecture inputs; analysis and discussion of texts from the reading list;
Course content
The Western comics tradition is typically understood as one homogenous group of texts differentiated only by language variations. However, even in Anglophone contexts regional and nationaldistinctions can be found. This class will investigate the variouscharacteristics of regional Western comics traditions, primarily focusing onthe diversity among Anglophone countries, and work out similarities anddifferences between them. The ultimate aim is to provide students with anunderstanding of national and culturalparticularities expressed in comics form.
Literature
Brown, Chester: Louis Riel (2003)
Claremont, Chris and Brent Anderson: X-Men - God Loves, Man Kills (1982)
Lemire, Jeff: Essex County (2011)
McCloud, Scott: Understanding Comics (1994)
Millar, Mark and John Romita Jr.: Kick-Ass (2010)
Miller, Frank: 300 (1998)
Moore, Alan and Dave Gibbons: Watchmen (1986)
Moore, Alan and David Lloyd: V For Vendetta (1988/1989)
O'Malley, Bryan Lee: Seconds (2014)
Spiegelman, Art: Maus (1986/1992)
Examination information
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Culture Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Cultures in Close-Up (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Canada vs. Britain vs. USA. Regional Differences in Western Comics (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Cultures in Close-Up (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Culture Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Cultures in Close-Up B (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Canada vs. Britain vs. USA. Regional Differences in Western Comics (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Cultures in Close-Up B (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)
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6.3 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Canada vs. Britain vs. USA. Regional Differences in Western Comics (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4. Semester empfohlen
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6.3 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)