Teaching Comics

Course content

In this course, we will explore ways in which comics can be utilized for culture and language learning in the classroom. We will begin with an introduction to Comics Studies, covering the theory, history, and modes of interpretation of the art form. We will use this knowledge to read and analyze a selection of works particularly suited to teaching language and culture, consider ways in which (school) students can make their own comics to facilitate learning, and create tasks and lesson plans centered on our findings.