GH 201: Introduction to the Great Works: Banned. Censored. Challenged.

This course will explore America’s history of banning and suppressing great works of art—in this case: books, comic books, and films—while interrogating what qualifies as censorship of a great work. In addition to reading and viewing primary sources currently considered great works, this class will explore larger conversations to understand why specific materials were/are banned, censored, challenged, and suppressed.

Instructor: Professor Matt Bird

Matt Bird graduated from Indiana State University (B.S. in English) and IU—Bloomington (M.L.S. w/ Rare Books and Manuscripts specialization). He is the Student Research and Engagement Coordinator for the ISU Honors College. Matt’s historical Honors course offerings include the topics of classical mythology, book and library history, film/culture history, and weird fiction.

Please contact Professor Bird if you have questions about this course.