This is a course that gives students practice in reading and writing about theory. In this version, we will focus on theories that explore the relationship between the visual world and narrative. Our readings will range historically, roughly falling within the following 3 areas: the classical aesthetic question of literary representation as imitation; the impact of consumer capitalism on narrative forms; and the recent emergence and influence of popular visual narratives. All readings will be available in a course packet at The Ave Copy Center. Required assignments include: weekly group work; two short close readings of a theoretical pasage; and a longer final argument/essay.