Abstract
Drawing on a broad range of examples from across the globe, LIT124 serves as an introduction to the wonderful world of children’s literature and focuses on narrative in fairy tales, picture books, films, poetry, and fantasy texts. It explores the evolving concept of the child and how literature for children … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Fairy TalesDisney adaptation of fairy taleIndigenous Australian picture booksHistorical picture bookPicture booksClimate change or environmental literature for childrenClassic children's novelVerse-novel/poetryStudio Ghibli filmGraphic novel
Assessment items
1. Creative artefact and exegesis
2. Critical Essay
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to discuss some of the significant scholarship in the field of children's literature;
2.
be able to demonstrate a critical approach to a range of children's texts;
3.
be able to analyse texts written or produced for children from a range of positions; and
4.
be able to describe selected texts produced for children.
Assumed knowledge
Although not a prerequisite, some experience in observing children will be an advantage.