| Title | : | Fantasy Media in the Classroom: Essays on Teaching with Film, Television, Literature, Graphic Novels and Video Games |
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| ISBN | : | 0786459212 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780786459216 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 270 |
| Publication | : | First published February 17, 2012 |
A common misconception is that professors who use popular culture and fantasy in the classroom have abandoned the classics, yet in a variety of contexts--high school, college freshman composition, senior seminars, literature, computer science, philosophy and politics--fantasy materials can expand and enrich an established curriculum. The new essays in this book combine analyses of popular television shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer; such films as The Matrix, The Dark Knight and Twilight; Watchmen and other graphic novels; and video games with explanations of how best to use them in the classroom. With experience-based anecdotes and suggestions for curricula, this collection provides a valuable pedagogy of pop culture.
Fantasy Media in the Classroom: Essays on Teaching with Film, Television, Literature, Graphic Novels and Video Games Reviews
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This was a fascinating read. I am familiar with about 80% of the fantasy media highlighted in these essays which made the connections and ideas easy for me to follow and applaud. There are very accessible and some very unique approaches to teaching here.. in other words, something for everyone!
I am neither a teacher nor student but this book makes me wish I was. I do have a school age son however who will benefit from the ideas put forth in this great resource.
