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Comics in the Literature Classroom: How Multimodal Learning Can Create Better Citizens
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Flynn, Nicole T. |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Abstract | This essay describes an adaptable, multimodal assignment in which students create a comic in lieu of a traditional essay or exam. I outline the theoretical and practical value of this assignment and provide a detailed description of its implementation in two different literature courses: an introduction to the major course and a course on literature of diverse cultures. Based on the research and my experience, I argue that this assignment increases student engagement and teaches crucial skills, such as critical thinking, textual analysis, and argumentation. I suggest that an assignment such as this, in which students not only read but also produce comics, enables them to develop multimodal literacies essential in the twenty-first century. Furthermore, it helps students develop the imagination, empathy, and creativity necessary to be productive citizens in our Republic of Opinion. |
| Starting Page | 2 |
| Ending Page | 27 |
| Page Count | 26 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 47 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://journals.tdl.org/ceaforum/index.php/ceaforum/article/download/7123/6219 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
