New Approaches in Teaching History (Paperback)

Paperback. Science fiction literature and film are an underappreciated source for the teaching of history. Finding material that can excite a students curiosity can be a key towards greater student engagement, especially among students who are taking history as a requirement, rather than from interest. The discovery that they can read or watch science fiction as part of their classwork often comes as a pleasant surprise. Beyond its popularity, however, utilizing science fiction for class assignments has certain pedagogical advantages: it introduces students to new vistas in historical thought, helps them learn how literature and film can be applied as a primary source, and can encourage participation in projects that are enjoyable. Each chapter provides case studies focusing on a different subject in the modern history curriculum and in addition to providing an analysis of specific texts and/or cinematic sources, gives suggestions on assignments for the students. This book provides readers with a justification for using science fiction films and texts as a primary source for teaching history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…