What, no superheroes for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Sankranti, Kwanzaa, or Eid-al-Adha? Darn you again, hegemony.
As we end the course, and reflect upon materials covered since the midterm exam, answer one of the following questions in 4-5 single-spaced pages *or* answer both in 2-3 single-spaced pages *each*. A heading should identify yourself and the course, COMM 4849 Superhero Mythos. Please make sure your answers are typed, spell-checked, grammar-checked, and draw upon specific concepts and readings from the course.
1. Use readings from either race, class, or gender to identify at least 3 key concepts from that unit and illustrate them using examples from graphic novels you’ve read for the course. How are those 3 concepts defined and what examples illustrate them?
2. How would you answer the question, “What can we learn from studying superheroes?” Which top 3 books or articles help make the case that superhero comics have something important to teach us about American cultural identity, social issues, and conflicting mythic values?
Your short-answer essay answers are due via e-mail by Thursday Dec. 15 before 12noon. And don’t forget to log into your MyUNT account to complete the SETE evaluations! After that, have a super holiday break!
