IST 605: Comic Books & Graphic Novels: School-Use Approved!

For years, there has been controversy whether comic books and graphic novels should be used in the classroom as professional art forms of literature and education. This guide provides various resources that explain why and how they are sophisticated enough to be legitimate tools for educational purposes. In addition, comic books and graphic novels have been proven to actually aid students in understanding literature work by making connections between the content of the text and visual to further critical thinking and comprehension.

This guide is for anyone who needs or wants information about the educational properties that comic books and graphic novels have and can provide. The typical types of courses that focus on this topic would be English and Social Studies as well as used especially by teachers, instructors, professors, and administrations. They may use this information to prove the effectiveness of including comic books and graphic novels in the school curriculum and college courses. Along with staff, students may use these resources for academic purposes or personally to expand their own knowledge.

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