Edumacation...it's comical

[JAS]

No really it is

Anyone out there desperately wanting to do their Masters degree but not sure what subject...why not give this one a go...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-t ... l-13668885

A Scottish university is to offer the UK's first degree in comics.

Dundee University said the one-year Masters in Comic Studies would be launched by its English department in September 2011.

The degree built on "strong local traditions" in the comic book industry, the university said.

Dennis the Menace, Desperate Dan and the Broons, the inventions of Dundee-based publishers DC Thomson and Co, were all born in the city.

Graduates on the course will study the impact of comics on the worlds of art, literature and popular culture.

The degree programme will be led by Dr Chris Murray, one of the UK's leading authorities on comics, and editor of the Studies in Comics journal.

When you've finished that you can carry on and get a PhD as well.

And a PhD in comic studies will also be available to those who have completed the MLitt course.

Regards
JAS

[White Line Fever]

i wonder which woman thought of this?

[Pseudo]

The degree built on "strong local traditions" in the comic book industry, the university said.

Dennis the Menace, Desperate Dan and the Broons, the inventions of Dundee-based publishers DC Thomson and Co, were all born in the city.

and Oor Wullie! Don't forget Oor Wullie!



I brought home a "Broons and Oor Wullie" annual from the Glasgow Barras.

[JAS]

The degree built on "strong local traditions" in the comic book industry, the university said.

Dennis the Menace, Desperate Dan and the Broons, the inventions of Dundee-based publishers DC Thomson and Co, were all born in the city.

and Oor Wullie! Don't forget Oor Wullie!

I brought home a "Broons and Oor Wullie" annual from the Glasgow Barras.

You should have popped over to Dundee while you were there and seen the statues of Dan, Dawg and Minnie ...


Regards
JAS

[SABRE]

I won't be signing up for this one JAS.
Details are far too sketchy.

[Pseudo]

Not to be undone, the Japanese are now offering a Ph.D. in manga studies:

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/brea ... 6071286477