CHL 453 Illustrated Texts: Picture Books, Comics, and Graphic Novels

The course examines different kinds of illustrated texts written for audiences of young readers, including picture books, comics, graphic novels and illustrated novels. Students will learn about the history and development of the genres and will learn terms and concepts to enable them to analyze complex interactions between words and images.

Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person), Winter (in-person)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Sophomore standing or above

Equivalent Course(s) -
Course History -
Course Rotation updated 11/2022; Change to class-level restriction 3/2021, effective Fall 2021

children’s literature

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