Superman as American Mythology
Fall 2006
History 98
2 Unit(s)
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About the Course:
Created in 1938, Superman has grown from a simple comic book character to become one of the greatest pop culture icons in the world.
This DeCal will explore the characters 68 year history with special emphasis being paid to the characters development, the political and social movements that influenced the character and the philosophy behind the Man of Steel.
Class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday, and every Thursday will include a media presentation.
This class is great for the Superman novice as well as the comics afficienado. Readings will include Superman comics by Siegel & Shuster, John Byrne, Jeph Loeb, Brian Azzarello, and others.
How to Enroll:
Drop by 219 Dwinelle on Tuesday August 29 to learn more about this course and sign-up. We are limited to 50 students, so if you are interested in this course, be sure to attend that day. We will e-mail the course control number to enrolled students the following day.
Hope to see everyone there!
Course Contact: supermansavespeople AT yahoo.com
Faculty Sponsor: Prof. David Henkin
Time & Location:
| Section | Facilitators | Size | Location | Time | Starts | Status | CCNs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 1 | Andrew Levine Stephen Sanders | 50 | 219 Dwinelle | TuTh 5-6pm | 8/29 | started | — |
Uploaded Files:
| Name | Date | Size | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syllabus: Superman Syllabus.doc | Aug 2 | 97kb | Word Doc (Viewer) | View Download |
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