Tracing Identities: Graphic Narrative in the Hispanophone World
SPAN 252
Spring 2027
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This course traces the construction of identities in Hispanophone graphic novels by focusing on how they build alternative spaces. Graphic novels have become highly popular in Spain, in part, for how they have created a space of dissent, a space where predominant discourses on identity, migration, memory, race, and gender are being reexamined, questioned, and (re)constructed. After an introduction to key concepts in comic studies, students will engage with relevant works by artists from Spain, Equatorial Guinea, or Argentina, such as Ana Penyas, Pere Ortín y Nzé Esono Ebale, Paco Roca, Quan Zhou Wu, Marcela Garcés, or Pepita Sandwich among others. By discussing the content of these graphic novels, students will develop crucial humanistic skills such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and cultural competencies and become familiar with a broad range of human experiences as well as major global events. Materially speaking, we will focus on their unique textual/visual medium and how they dialogue with other media, especially photography, but also cinema, and literature. Coursework includes critical readings, visual and textual analysis, and creative writing/drawing. This class is taught in Spanish. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SPAN221 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Hispanic Literatures and Cultures) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Quan Zhou Wu, Gazpacho agridulce
Pere Ortín y Noé Esono Ebalé, Diez mil elefantes
Marcela Garcés, Me llamo Marcela. My Story as a Heritage Speaker
Pepita Sandwich, El arte de llorar
Ana Penyas, Todo bajo el sol
Paco Roca, Arrugas
Jorge Carrión y Sagar, Barcelona. Los vagabundos de la chatarra
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Reading notes for every classs; two in-class critical analysis; quizzes; and a creative project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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Span 252 is intended for students who have completed SPAN 221 with a B- or better. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. Readings, written assignments, and class discussions will be in Spanish. Only COL students may take this course CR/U. Students are expected to be active/informed participants in class discussions, further developing their spoken Spanish skills. |
| Instructor(s): Sendra Ferrer,Olga Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 2 | FR: 1 |
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