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Direct linkWyatt, Randall – Teaching Sociology, 2022
This article provides tips on how popular media, specifically that of science fiction and horror, can be utilized in the classroom to elucidate complex concepts concerning race and ethnic relations. Drawing from the television series "Lovecraft Country," I highlight how concepts found in the work of authors such as W. E. B. Du Bois and…
Descriptors: Racism, Science Fiction, Literary Genres, Racial Relations
Morrow, James – Media and Methods, 1979
Argues that good film and television fantasy is not a retreat from reality but a means of expanding the imagination. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Animation, Fantasy, Films
Ontell, Val – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2003
This article, based on a presentation made by the author at the 2003 California Library Association conference, provides examples of how librarians and teachers can use Science Fiction to provide catalysts for discussion in a variety of subjects; teach students how to question intelligently; and stimulate their imaginations, thus motivating them…
Descriptors: Science Fiction, Literary Genres, Learning Motivation, Reading
