Im kommenden Januar veranstaltet das DFG-geförderte Forschungsprojekt „Comics as Educational Media in the Federal Republic of Germany, 1960s-1980s” einen internationalen Abschlussworkshop in Hamburg zum Thema „Comics as Educational Media in the 20th Century: International Perspectives“, der von Sylvia Kesper-Biermann mitorganisiert wird. Eine Teilnahme ist möglich, es wird jedoch aufgrund des begrenzten Platzangebots um eine Anmeldung bis zum 31. Dezember 2024 bei Anna Strunk (anna.strunk (ät) uni-hamburg.de) gebeten.

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„At present it seems like common sense that comics can be a beneficial tool for educational purposes. Their ability to explain and illustrate even complicated topics as well as their motivational impact seem to make them perfect to “loosen up” the classroom. However, in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), this approval of comics only came after a phase, during the 1950s, of vehement rejection and fear with regard to the supposed dangers of comics. They were accused of causing analphabetism, increasing juvenile delinquency and keeping children away from “good literature”. Similar to the FRG, other countries experienced their own struggles and discussions surrounding the use of comics in educational contexts. The upcoming workshop “Comics as Educational Media in the 20th Century: International Perspectives” aims to focus on these developments in East Germany, Poland, France, Great Britain, the USA and Japan. Six speakers will shed light on comic reception and usage in education in their countries of research, opening up a room for comparison and discussion.