The Culture and Politics of American Superheroes

3 credits

What can we learn about American politics and culture from the Superhero genre? From debates around American exceptionalism and interventionism to questions of identity and diversification, this course will examine how select narratives and characters are positioned in relation to the American state and society. ***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***