Comic Book Club: Antiheroes, Superheroes, Villains (Ongoing)
In this learner-led course, students will discuss a variety of comic book characters. ***Please read Parental Guidance section***
Cori Chapman
Average rating:
4.5
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. The only homework will be to read more comic books!Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
****Students choose characters each week, and not every character/series is very PG (as posted in the Parental Guidance section). For parents with younger children, if a character is picked that might be more mature in content, please message me so that we can work something out (like skipping a week, or transferring)**** ***This class is more learner-led in that students choose who we talk about, and I do not discourage enthusiasm regarding comic book characters, as I have equal enthusiasm on the topic*** When new students join, they will answer a series of questions: what is your favorite comic book character? Why? What is your favorite comic series? Each week will have a "character of the week" which will either be a villain, an antihero, or a superhero. The character of the week is determined by the learners, as this is a learner-led class. We will determine whether the character is a hero, antihero, or villain and then take time to answer questions about the character to learn more about him/her/them and about the different storylines involving the character. I find video clips and articles related to character to show in class, and students choose the character for the next week at the end of the class. We will usually take time to discuss current releases related to comic book content like MCU films/shows or DC films/shows that have just come out. Sometimes we'll watch trailers for upcoming films/shows related to comic book characters as well. Other comic book characters not in Marvel or DC universes can be discussed as well.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the specific dynamics that can be discussed in comic books and will be able to follow the ethics that are laid out by the writers regarding the type of character.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Comic books, especially those involving anti-heroes or villains, usually have more mature content that may be sexual or violent, and many comic books have explicit language. For example, many characters' origins include the death of a loved one, or some other traumatic event. Since this class is learner led, students have free rein over which characters we discuss in a vote each week, and despite having extensive comic book knowledge, I do NOT know every character chosen until I do more research. If parents are concerned about children discussing certain characters, please message me so that we can work something out (skip certain weeks or transfer to another section).
Supply List
Students may access comic books through paid subscriptions, physical copies, or may find free online.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2019
4.5
112reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Syracuse University
Aside from being an English teacher, I am also an avid comic book reader. Comics are a text to be analyzed just as much as novels; I have learned that a "text" involves more than just novels and can include films, video games, books, pictures, and more. Using costumed (or sometimes un-costumed) characters, readers can engage in ethical discussions.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 99 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
