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Characteristics of Classic Superheroes __**Instructor Information **__ Mr. Mike Havener  Email: mhavene@ilstu.edu  Phone: 217-525-3259  Skype: mhave83  Office Hours: email for online appointment __**Course Description **__ Characteristics of the Classic Superhero takes students through a brief history of the superhero genre, investigates the Jungian heroic archetype, and examines the effect of classic superheroes on literature, society, and pop culture in the era in which they originated. __**Course Objectives **__1. Analyze the qualities of Golden and Silver Age superheroes and link them to Jungian archetypes. 2. Evaluate the effects of Golden and Silver Age superheroes on society and popular culture and reference evidence of their impact. 3. Identify the characteristics of the classic superhero discussed throughout the class by reading graphic novels from the Golden and Silver Age. __**Required Texts **__ -Superheroes: The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture (free on Amazon!!)  -DC: The New Frontier (Volumes 1 & 2)   -Superman Chronicles Volume 1  -World's Finest Chronicles Volume 1  <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-Any book portraying a comic book character from the silver or golden age. (needs instructor approval) __**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Course Calendar **__ 11/04 - 11/10 || **"Anatomy of the Superhero"** You will look at classic examples of superheroes in various formats and discuss the qualities that we see in them. || -Lecturette #1 -DC: The New Frontier Part 1 -"Superheroes" Chapter 3 || # Lecturette Activities 11/11 - 11/17 ||< **"Archetypes and Avengers"** This week, you'll explore Jungian archetypes found in the hero's journey. ||< -DC: The New Frontier Part 2 - web article: "The Hero's Journey" -"Superheroes" Chapter 5 ||< # Individual Assignment 11/18 - 11/24 || **"A Short History of Superheroes"** To get a better understanding of the history of golden age heroes, you will look at primary sources from the era. || -Superman Chronicles Volume 1 -World's Finest Chronicles Volume 1 -golden or silver age graphic novel of your choice (needs approval!) || # Group Assignment
 * Week || Topic || Readings || Assignments ||
 * **Week 1**
 * **Week 1**
 * 1) Discussion Question #1
 * 2) Post Book Choice ||
 * **Week 2**
 * **Week 2**
 * 1) Discussion Question #2 ||
 * **Week 3**
 * **Week 3**
 * 1) Discussion Question #3 ||