Graphic Novel
The course treats the comics medium with a focus on the genre of the graphic novel, its historical development (formal features) from popular culture to a hi-literary genre. In addition, the course treats the relationships between the graphic novel and the media of literature, art and film (aesthetic and literary conventions).
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The course treats the comics medium with a focus on the genre of the graphic novel, its historical development (formal features) from popular culture to a hi-literary genre. In addition, the course treats the relationships between the graphic novel and the media of literature, art and film (aesthetic and literary conventions).
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Course structure
Course description:
Graphic Novel, VT24 (pdf) (180 Kb)
Course description for VT25 will follow.
Teaching format
The teaching comprises seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the seminars in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments.
Assessment
Oral and written assignments.
Examiner
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Course reports
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Contact
Teacher: Adnan Mahmutović
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The Student Affairs Office is closed for the holidays from 21 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.
