Sociology of Superheroes

3 credits

This course examines the rise of Superheroes as a cultural phenomenon. It traces the historical roots of Superheroes in myths and legends, and then focuses on modern Superheroes in comic books, graphic novels and motion pictures. It uses Sociological theories to assess the significance of Superheroes in modern society. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of Department Head.*** *Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology***