Political Cartoon Interpretation.

Heitzmann, William Ray

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ERIC Number: EJ379338

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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Political Cartoon Interpretation.

Heitzmann, William Ray

Social Studies, v79 n5 p212-13 Sep-Oct 1988

Discusses the uses of political cartoons in the classroom, and presents a list of skills which must be acquired by students to allow them to master cartoon interpretation. Illustrates how to recognize the use of caricature and identify symbolism and includes a bibliography of political cartoon sources and uses. (GEA)

Descriptors: Cartoons, Characterization, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Interpretive Skills, Politics, Social Studies, Symbolism, Teaching Methods, United States Government (Course)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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