The Simpsons in Higher Education
Journal article
Turner, I. 2016. The Simpsons in Higher Education. Innovative Practice in Higher Education. 2 (3), pp. 1-15.
Authors | Turner, I. |
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Abstract | Popular culture if effectively applied can be a powerful aid to learning, increasing student engagement, understanding and enjoyment. The use of popular culture in Higher Education is under explored, using the animated US TV show The Simpsons as a case study the benefits and limitations of this medium are discussed. The Simpsons has been used in a range of Higher Education settings from the humanities to the sciences for contextualising theories and concepts. The Simpsons use is examined in a range of subjects and new uses are presented, both illustrate the shows value in enhancing the learning and teaching experience. |
Keywords | The Simpsons; Higher education ; Student engagement |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Innovative Practice in Higher Education |
Journal citation | 2 (3), pp. 1-15 |
Publisher | Staffordshire University |
ISSN | 2044-3315 |
Web address (URL) | http://journals.staffs.ac.uk/index.php/ipihe/article/view/99/202 |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | Apr 2016 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 10 Mar 2023 |
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