Children's Literature: Books and Readers

Course aim

To provide an academic introduction to texts and theories within the field of Children’s Literature.

Course content

Students will analyse literature for children and adolescents in terms of literary elements, genres and authorial techniques. They will be introduced to theories relating to readers' responses to recreational and reflective reading, and the roles of socio-political and cultural backgrounds in the creation and reception of children's literature.

Textbook(s)

Lukens, R, Smith, J & Coffel, C 2013, A critical handbook of children's literature, 9th edn, Allyn and Bacon, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Major essay, Minor essay, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.