Research Article | Open Access
ROLE OF COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS IN SCHOOL EDUCATION: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Somanand Saraswati and Dr.Urmi Satyan
Pages: 1088-1091
Abstract
The article aims to examine the role of sequential art narratives as a tool for teaching school students. The paper
argues that sequential art narratives like comics and graphic novels provide a narrative experience, which is not only
fun but can also intrigue interest in young minds towards literature. It draws the attention of the reader, and can be
used to deal with complex subjects as well. The paper addresses the reasons, significance, and trends of teaching
through comics. The paper will present a brief historical overview and examine current trends through select
comicswhich are created for educational purposes.
Keywords
Comics-textbooks, Graphic Novel, Classroom, Education