Hispanic Graphic Novel

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the Hispanic graphic novel. An important narrative genre, the graphic novel is a manifestation of the growing role of popular culture within canonical narrative. In the Hispanic context, the graphic novel not only has had an entertainment value, but it also has been a powerful alternative voice regarding sociopolitical issues. This course will cover the most important and highly-regarded authors of graphic novels writing in the Spanish language today. Prerequisites: SPAN 2302 OR SPAN 2304 OR equivalent with a grade of C or better. Restricted to class of JR/SR.