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First International Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels
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“Sites of Visual and Textual Innovation”
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.
November 9th-12th, 2011
Instituto Franklin – UAH organized the First International Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels.
Description: The main objective of the conference was to bring together the highest number of specialists and researchers on comics (graphic novels, manga, BD, etc) in order to reflect the study of this area. The theme was “Sites of visual and textual innovation” and it welcomed papers on (but not limited to): the origins of comics, avant-garde and experimental narration and biography and autobiography.
The conference took place at Universidad de Alcalá in Spain.
Credits for students: Students from Universidad de Alcalá could get for attending the Conference 1 ECTS credit*. In order to obtain the credit it will be compulsory to attend the conference and hand in the attendance certificate. Stundents must fill in a questionaire in order to get the credit. The questionaire will be evaluated by their professor.
Radio Broadcasting: Radio Exterior de España" (Spanish National Radio) broadcasted two programs about the Conference, including interviews with the keynote speakers and members of the round table session.
Further information: graphicnovel@institutofranklin.net
*Approved by School of Languages. Pending of approval by the English Department.
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Instituto Franklin - Universidad de Alcalá
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