Carrye Kay Syma
Graphic Novels and Comics in the Classroom
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786459131
- author:
- Carrye Kay Syma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 296
- Genre:
- Literary Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Explore the educational potential of sequential art with this collection of essays. Comics and graphic novels are increasingly being used in classrooms to engage students actively.
The contributors cover a range of topics, including history, gender, specific graphic novels, practical application, and educational theory. This book provides a wide-ranging look at current practices using comics and graphic novels in educational settings, from elementary schools through college.
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