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Description
Drawing on both theoretical texts and works of fiction, this unit examines the critical application of key aspects of narrative theories to children's fiction. Topics include:
- types of narration, point of view and focalisation in narrative;
- beginnings and endings;
- narrative time;
- characterisation;
- theory of genres and modes; and
- metafiction and experimental fiction.
Assessment
Two analytical exercises (2x 20%) 40%
One essay 60%.
Other Details
Offered in:
2010, 2011, 2012
Current Campus:
Burwood (Melbourne), External
Levels:
Postgraduate
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