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Spring 2009
English 98/198
2 Unit(s)

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About the Course:

The Philosophy of Calvin and Hobbes is a semester long DeCal based upon the original works of Bill Watterson. This course will provide you with the ability to analyze and critically examine the world of a six-year-old boy and his imaginary tiger. We will discuss themes contained within the strip itself as well as broader issues regarding Watterson's struggle to overcome the boundaries of the comics page. At the end of the course, students will complete a term project of their choice that will enable them to engage in and display their own understanding of the course and comic strips as a whole.

Throughout the course, we will discuss such themes as: the imaginary versus the real, the natural world versus the human, opinion polls and other politics, the role of technology in the world, what it means to be a child in an adult world, what it means to be an outsider, existential questions and symbolism, philosophical conversations, moments of sentimentality, and friendship.

How to Enroll:

If you are interested in enrolling in this course, please show up to the first day of class. Students will then fill out a short application, and will receive their CCN number through email by Friday evening if they have been admitted.

Please email if you have any additional questions.