Reminders for Final

FINAL EXAM:
Tue, 12/15, 11AM

FINALS WEEK OFFICE HOURS:
WED, 12/9--> 9-12 and 1-2
FRI, 12/11--> 9-10

WHAT TO BRING TO THE FINAL:
pen, blank paper (no blue books), texts (see list below)

GENERAL TOPICS TO PREPARE FOR:
1) Present an analysis of a sample comic. Base your analysis on at least two different authors we've read and discuss the use of specific techniques and strategies (be accurate!). Go beyond the obvious and explain how comics are able to achieve certain things in this example that other forms might not be capable of.
2) Referring to specific techniques and strategies in the text, argue that Ware's work is more than "just a comic" and that it is indeed a real piece of literature. Really, this question is asking you to make a case for the value of comics and graphic novels as literature--especially after you've spent the entire semester exploring comics--but you're using this specific text to illustrate your points. Go beyond the obvious--don't just say that JC discusses "serious themes."

Note: Your actual final exam question will not be exactly the same as what you see above. Also, I might just offer one question for you to write on.

READINGS:
Understanding Comics, Berger article, Stephens article, Corn article, Allison, "Superheroes [and Antiheroes]" article, Boorstin article

PAPER #4--> Don't forget to drop these off at the mailroom by closing time on Thursday AND submit a copy to turnitin.com

MIDTERMS-->If you still haven't submitted your midterm to turnitin.com, do it now so that I can grade it.

RETURNING GRADED WORK:
Whatever essays are not returned to you at the final will be ready for you to pick up spring semester. If you need a graded essay sooner, just make arrangements with me via e-mail.

CLASS PICTURE:
Didn't a few of you want to take a class picture? If everyone shows up 5 minutes early on Tuesday, we'll have time to take a quick pic.