Essays about: "Graphic Novel"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words Graphic Novel.

1. 1. Frankenstein; or, A Multimodal Strategy to Teach Othering in the Context of Swedish Upper Secondary Education : An Analysis of Othering in the Story About Frankenstein and His Creature, from a Multimodal Perspective

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Per Nyberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Curriculum; Didactics; Exclusion; Exoticism; Frankenstein; Gothic; Graphic novel; Literature; Multimodal; Multimodality; Othering; Racism; Shelley; Students;

   Abstract : The curriculum for Sweden’s upper secondary schools emphasises that specifically exclusion should be prevented, and that equality between all humans should permeate the education. This essay maintains that the post-colonial concept of othering, with help from Mary Shelley’s story about Frankenstein and his monster, could be used to educate upper secondary school students about these important matters. READ MORE

3. 2. Deep Neural Networks as SurrogateModels for Fuel Performance Codes

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad kärnfysik

   Author : Wenhan Zhou; [2023]
   Keywords : Transuranus; AI; Nuclear Fuel Rods;

   Abstract : The core component of a nuclear power plant is the reactor and the fuel rods that supply it with fission fuel. Efficient and safe energy extraction is thus highly dependent on the reactor design and the conditions of the fuel rods. To anticipate high-quality operation and potential risks in advance, one must perform simulations on the fuel rods. READ MORE

4. 3. Literature Envisionment : How Different Modalities Impact Students' Engagement with Storyworlds

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Andreea-Diana Roman; [2023]
   Keywords : Literature; Modality; Graphic; Novel; Audiobook; Text;

   Abstract : Due to an increase in newer forms of literature’s popularity among the general consumers, research in favor of utilizing media formats such as audiobooks and graphic novels for educational purposes has grown. Literature formats other than the classic printed text have become more accessible in book stores and school libraries during the last decade, making them potentially useful tools for teaching literature in the classrooms. READ MORE

5. 4. Är Vi Okej? / All About Them

   University essay from Konstfack/Grafisk design & illustration

   Author : Alva Skog; [2023]
   Keywords : Graphic novel; gender identity; non-binary; Könsidentitet; serieroman; icke-binär;

   Abstract : Är vi okej?/All about them is a coming out-story about a 30 year old Ella/Ellan, who moves back to Sweden after a few years abroad to deal witha life-crisis - and to come out as non- binary. We follow Ella/Ellan during one tumultuous year as they explore and discover their identity and see how life and relationships change along the way. READ MORE

6. 5. Graphic Novels and Reading:The impact of reading graphic novels in theupper secondary classroom

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

   Author : Sanna Hedin; Cathrine Flymén; [2023]
   Keywords : Graphic Novel; English as a Foreign Language; Reading Motivation; Reading Comprehension; Multiliteracy; Critical Literacy;

   Abstract : According to recent reports (Dahlberg & Jarnlo, 2021), young Swedish people are amongthose who read the least number of printed books in the world. This study aims to investigatewhat current research postulates regarding how reading graphic novels may affect the readingmotivation, cultural awareness, and critical literacy, among upper secondary school students. READ MORE