Effects of Reading Comic Books
Effects of Reading Comic Books on the Young Reader
OUTLINE
TITLE: EFFECTS OF READING COMIC BOOKS ON YOUNG READERS
INTRODUCTION
I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A. Rise of the Comic Strip B. The Comic Book Superheroes C. The Philippine Comic Book Industry II. COMIC BOOK CHARACTERISTICS A. Unique Characteristics B. Parts of the Comic Book C. Comic Book Genres III. EFFECTS OF COMIC BOOKS A. Negative Effects of Reading Comic Books B. Positive Effects of Reading Comic Books
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Introduction
From the black and white caricatures of the olden days to the full colored version of today, the comic book has been one of the world’s greatest past times. There has been thousands of storylines and character has been created in the past years but only a few has captivated a vast number of readership. In any case, the comic book has been infused in the international popular culture. All over 21st century Asia, many cultures still praised the long-lasting effect of the comic book:
"For many people, reading comics is an indispensable part of life in Hong Kong." (From an article entitled "Comics craze has long and colourful history" in the South China Morning Post, April 2001)
"The reading of comic books... has always been one of Koreans' favorite pastimes..." (From the Korea Herald, March 2000).
The younger generation in Taiwan is "more accustomed to Hollywood movies, American and British rock stars and Japanese comic books than things Taiwanese" according to a news story about teahouses and Starbucks coffee shops. (From an AP story, April 2002).
"Comics in eastern Asia are more than just a form of popular entertainment. MANGA (in Japan), MAN-HUO (in China), and MANHWA (in Korea) is a part of the cultural life itself." (From the sampler book "Manhwa: The World of Korea Comics" distributed by the Korea Culture & Content Agency at the Frankfurt Book Fair, October 2005).
"The Philippine Sports Commission is... launching [the] Batang
OUTLINE
TITLE: EFFECTS OF READING COMIC BOOKS ON YOUNG READERS
INTRODUCTION
I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A. Rise of the Comic Strip B. The Comic Book Superheroes C. The Philippine Comic Book Industry II. COMIC BOOK CHARACTERISTICS A. Unique Characteristics B. Parts of the Comic Book C. Comic Book Genres III. EFFECTS OF COMIC BOOKS A. Negative Effects of Reading Comic Books B. Positive Effects of Reading Comic Books
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Introduction
From the black and white caricatures of the olden days to the full colored version of today, the comic book has been one of the world’s greatest past times. There has been thousands of storylines and character has been created in the past years but only a few has captivated a vast number of readership. In any case, the comic book has been infused in the international popular culture. All over 21st century Asia, many cultures still praised the long-lasting effect of the comic book:
"For many people, reading comics is an indispensable part of life in Hong Kong." (From an article entitled "Comics craze has long and colourful history" in the South China Morning Post, April 2001)
"The reading of comic books... has always been one of Koreans' favorite pastimes..." (From the Korea Herald, March 2000).
The younger generation in Taiwan is "more accustomed to Hollywood movies, American and British rock stars and Japanese comic books than things Taiwanese" according to a news story about teahouses and Starbucks coffee shops. (From an AP story, April 2002).
"Comics in eastern Asia are more than just a form of popular entertainment. MANGA (in Japan), MAN-HUO (in China), and MANHWA (in Korea) is a part of the cultural life itself." (From the sampler book "Manhwa: The World of Korea Comics" distributed by the Korea Culture & Content Agency at the Frankfurt Book Fair, October 2005).
"The Philippine Sports Commission is... launching [the] Batang
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