The Use of Popular Songs and Cartoons in Teaching Introduction to International Relations and Comparative Politics
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PERSPECTIVES(2024)
Abstract
The use of popular culture as a teaching tool is often overlooked in teaching introductory-level political science courses. In recent years, advocacy for the inclusion of popular culture in the classroom has increased due to studies that highlight the benefits of such application in combination with other teaching methods. This paper argues that the incorporation of popular music and cartoons as a combined auxiliary teaching tool is an efficient way to increase students' understanding of theoretical concepts at multiple levels and to encourage them to think unconventionally. Relating political science paradigms and theories to popular culture makes them accessible to a broad spectrum of students and ensures that students become more engaged in the classroom. Students may also be more likely to apply theoretical concepts to real-life events. In this paper, we share our observations of using popular songs and cartoons as supplementary teaching materials and methods to explain theories of international relations and comparative politics.
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popular culture,teaching,songs,cartoons,international relations,comparative politics,pedagogia,cultura popular,ensenanza,canciones,dibujos animados,relaciones internacionales,politica comparada,pedagogie,culture populaire,enseignement,chansons,dessins animes,relations internationales,politique comparee
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