AustLit
Texts
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A list of Children's literature texts will be provided in the Subject Learning Guide.
Degrees
Description
In this subject, students study current theories for interpreting literature, with a focus on genres and forms typically associated with children's literature. Topics covered include visual and textual formats, traditional, modernist and postmodern picture books, emerging formats, fantasy, historical and realistic fiction, poetry, and the critical analysis of children's and young adult literature.
Assessment
Weekly Reflective Journal 40%
Personal research presentation 40%
Demonstrated Participation 20%
Supplementary Texts
Cullinan, B. & Galda, L. Literature and the Child. 2006
Anstey, M & Bull, G. Reading the Visual: Written and Illustrated Children's Literature. 2000
Lukens, R. A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature. 2007
Other Details
Offered in:
2010, 2012
Current Campus:
Bendigo, Mildura
Levels:
Undergraduate
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