First Advisor

Brenda Glascott

Date of Award

Spring 6-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and University Honors

Department

English

Language

English

Subjects

Comics, Graphic Novels, English as a Second Language, English Learners, Teaching English as a Second Language

DOI

10.15760/honors.1427

Abstract

With more research being done on the use and effects of comics in classes, teachers and the general public are becoming more accepting of them as a teaching tool. A study in the use of comics in classrooms has found positive correlations between comics and learning in academic environments and very few possibilities of negative connotations. Comics are being proven to show an increase of motivation in students along with better retention of knowledge, especially in the field of language learning. Comic activities in language learning environments that have been developed by Stephen Cary have shown an increase of engagement, motivation, and language retention for language learners (specifically English language learners).

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Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/40373

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