EXCO 616 - MCUCo

2 credits
This is a 2 credit academic course that aims to explore and engage students in the Marvel cinematic universe created by Kevin Feige. The first of these movies was released in 2008, which sparked the interest of people of all ages across the globe. The universe has continued to expand to include 31 films and 14 shows (as of 04/01/2023) in addition to many other TV programs inspired by the original comics. By the end of the semester, several other Marvel projects will have been released, which we could analyze during our class periods. This course will increase students’ general knowledge of the MCU by exploring the themes, topics, and issues that arise within these films, especially those relating to identity and representation. We will also investigate symbolism in the media and how it foreshadows the franchise’s decisions to expand the universe, or in this case, the multiverse. Students who complete this course will have written several short essays, engaged in debates, and developed hypotheses on the implications of the franchise and where it will go from here.

Jon Dromlewicz
jdromlew@oberlin.edu
Reese Hyatt
rhyatt@oberlin.edu
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