Critical Graphicacy
| Author | : Wolff-Michael Roth |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2005-11-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402033766 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402033761 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (761 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Critical Graphicacy by : Wolff-Michael Roth
Download or read book Critical Graphicacy written by Wolff-Michael Roth and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores reading and interpretation practices related to visual materials - here referred to as inscriptions - that accompany texts. Guiding questions include: ‘What practices are required for reading inscriptions?’ and ‘Do textbooks allow students to develop graphicacy skill required to critically read scientific texts?’ The book reveals what it takes to interpret, read, and understand visual materials, and what it takes to engage inscriptions in a critical way.
