Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom: Essays on the Educational Power of Sequential ArtCarrye Kay Syma, Robert G. Weiner McFarland, 24 juin 2013 - 296 pages Sequential art combines the visual and the narrative in a way that readers have to interpret the images with the writing. Comics make a good fit with education because students are using a format that provides active engagement. This collection of essays is a wide-ranging look at current practices using comics and graphic novels in educational settings, from elementary schools through college. The contributors cover history, gender, the use of specific graphic novels, practical application and educational theory. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |
Table des matières
Introduction Robert G Weiner and Carrye Kay Syma | 1 |
Then and Now | 11 |
Part II Teaching Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom | 49 |
Part III Graphic Novels and Comics Beyond the Text | 83 |
Part IV Specific Graphic Novels and Comics and Their Application in Educational Settings | 133 |
Part V Cultural Implications of Graphic Novels and Comics | 219 |
Afterword Mel Gibson | 274 |
About the Contributors | 277 |
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