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Black Panther in the Classroom
Posted on May 4, 2017 | No CommentsEnglish Department Adjunct Donna-Lyn Washington gave a talk this week on Marvel’s Black Panther and how many of the devices used in the tales can translate to literature. Take a look at her presentation below: -
FIG Meeting 3/30: Adaptations
Posted on April 4, 2017 | No CommentsThis past week’s meeting was a lively one where professor Gene McQuillian discussed using the music of “Fun Home,” as well as the Broadway production to discuss some of the finer literary elements of the graphic novel. Definitely an interesting lesson! -
Meeting 11-15-16: Student Forum
Posted on November 15, 2016 | No CommentsListen to our latest meeting as Prof. Hickey’s English 24 students discuss what it’s like to work with Graphic Novels this semester in a lively discussion with Prof. Gene McQuillian and Prof. Hickey. -
Meeting 10-18-16
Posted on October 18, 2016 | No CommentsListen to Kingsborough’s Hope Parisi discuss different publishing options for academics looking to write about how Comic Books and Graphic Novels. Click the Link Below to Listen in: Graphic Novel Fig 10-18-16: Getting Published -
Graphic Novel FIG Meeting 6-09-16: Batman & The Trojan Horse?
Posted on June 9, 2016 | No CommentsAt this week’s meeting, English Department Adjunct Lecturer Ashiza Shah presented on the parallels between Batman and Odysseus and how the myths we read as children actually share a lot with the comic books of today. You can Check Out Her Presentation Below: Odysseus and […] -
Graphic Novel FIG Meeting 5-19-16: One Shots, Eisner and More
Posted on May 20, 2016 | No CommentsAt this week’s meeting, the group discussed how short form comic book and One-shots can be used in the classroom, effectively working with classic and contemporary texts normally used in class. First Patrick Hickey Jr. of the Journalism and English Department gave a presentation on […] -
Graphic Novel FIG Meeting 11-17
Posted on November 18, 2015 | No CommentsListen to English Department Adjunct Lecturer Donna-Lyn Washington discuss the finer side of the comic book, dissecting all of the elements of the pages of your favorite comic books and more. Washington also talks about how the medium is perfect for teaching a variety of students at […] -
Audio: 10-29 FIG Meeting on Fun Home
Posted on October 29, 2015 | No CommentsListen to the discussion of Alison Bechdel’s award-winning graphic novel and production “Fun Home,” from KCC Faculty Jennifer Oliveri, Amy Washburn, Brian P. Katz and Ryan McKinney. A special thank you to everyone else who attended. We look forward to seeing you for our next […] -
Next Session Flier: Fun Home Discussion and More
Posted on October 25, 2015 | No Comments -
Audio: First Cartoon and Graphic Novel FIG Meeting: Teaching With Graphic Novels and Comics, Diversity and Identity in Comics and TV
Posted on October 21, 2015 | No CommentsA special thank you to everyone who attended our first meeting. It was a productive and fun experience we hope to build off of in the next few weeks and beyond. For those who missed our first meeting, here’s the audio so you can catch […]
