Abstract
In this paper we analyze the construction and representation of border crossing and other migration experiences in several multimodal art forms, in particular the shadow play Ghosts of the River (ShadowLight Productions) and the picturebook Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh. Relying on Martha Nussbaum’s theories on the empathic and ethical role of fiction, we delve into the possibilities offered by these visual texts to raise social awareness and commitment about current human and political issues. The manner in which the experiences of migrant children are portrayed will play a prominant role in our analysis. Likewise, we will offer a revision of the different study guides and pedagogical resources designed to work with these texts at schools.
Presenters
Cristina Pérez ValverdeProfessor, Didáctica de la Lengua y la Literatura, Universidad de Granada, Spain Fernando Perez-Martin
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2018 Special Focus - Autonomy in Times of Turmoil: What to Make of the Social?
KEYWORDS
Transformative art Communication
Digital Media
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