Graphic Novels and the Future

If you have been to a movie theater or bookstore lately you probably have noticed that there has been an explosion in interest in graphic novels. These works combine words and pictures and continue in a long tradition of artists imagining worlds to come. A large component of getting ready for the world involves evaluating the world around us and then looking to the future and imagining what can and will be. In this class we will be reading, discussing, and doing online activities with a number of graphic novels that explore possible futures, including the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Fahrenheit 451, and The Surrogates.

This seminar is tentatively scheduled to meet during First Session on TR from 2:10 pm - 3:00 pm.

Note: Please check the official timetable for the most up-to-date information about meeting times and locations and availability.

About the professor

Stergios Botzakis
Dr. Stergios Botzakis is an assistant professor of adolescent literacy in the Theory and Practice in Teacher Education Department at The University of Tennessee. He received his doctorate from the University of Georgia in 2006, and prior to that he spent five years teaching middle school reading, English, and study skills in Baltimore and the Boston area. His research interests include secondary education, popular culture, and media literacy.

Contact Information

Email: sbotzaki@utk.edu
Phone: 865 974 6159
Webpage: http://web.utk.edu/%7etpte/faculty/sbotzakis.html