15-PROSEM205-3BA-11
This proseminar is devoted to the study of comix, a form of underground comics which emerged in the U.S. in the 1970s and the 1980s (the letter x in “comix” points to their rebellious nature), in the wider context of what is referred to as second-wave feminism in the Anglo-American world. As neither literature nor “high” art, comix function on the margins of culture but nevertheless provide a fascinating critical commentary on American history and society. You will read a selection of primary and secondary texts (both will be provided by the instructor on the Moodle) and explore how comix and feminism(s) intersect in the U.S. We will talk about the role of creative collectives, critique of comix as a male-dominated field, comix as a form of feminist activism, and comix and reproductive rights, to name just a few topics. The course will open with introductory classes devoted to the visual language of comics and comix and the history of second-wave feminism in the U.S.
- Teacher: Małgorzata Olsza