Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom
| Author | : Carrye Kay Syma |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2013-06-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786459131 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786459131 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (131 Downloads) |
Download or read book Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom written by Carrye Kay Syma and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-06-24 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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