West European Studies | War and Comic Strips
W405 | 4543 | A Douglas
9:05-11:25a T BH235
Meets with HIST B300, T500 and WEUR W605
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An examination of the representation of war in a number of major
comic strip albums. We will look at ways of constructing historical
narratives, questions of memory and the ideological implications of
choices in image creation. Strips will include "The Beast is Dead" by
Calvi; "Maus" by Art Spiegelmann, and albums by Herge (with an accent
on the last "e" facing '). All are available in English translation.
The course will be conducted as a discussion.