edu2gcl genres in childrens lit
GENRES IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
EDU2GCL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Beagley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU1GCL
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A list of Children's literature texts will be provided in the Subject Learning Guide | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature, 8th ed. | Recommended | Lukens, R. (2007) | BOSTON: ALLYN AND BACON |
| Readings | Literature and the Child, 6th ed. | Recommended | Cullinan, B. and Galda, L. (2006) | BELMONT, CA: WADSWORTH/THOMSON LEARNING |
| Readings | Reading the Visual: Written and Illustrated Children's Literature | Recommended | Anstey, M & Bull, G (2000) | SYDNEY: HARCOURT AUSTRALIA |
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Beagley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrated Participation | Short answer exercises | 20 |
| Personal research presentation | Short answer exercises | 40 |
| Weekly Reflective Journal | 40 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCindy Tassone
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrated Participation | Short answer exercises | 20 |
| Personal research presentation | Short answer exercises | 40 |
| Weekly Reflective Journal | 40 |