edu2gcl genres in childrens lit
GENRES IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
EDU2GCL
2019
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 conditions Bachelor of Education students in their first year are permitted to take this subject as part of their elective subject choices, in order to fulfil the requirements for a major or minor discipline subject sequence.
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 | various | various |
| Readings | A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature, 9th ed. | Recommended | Lukens, R. (2013) | BOSTON: ALLYN AND BACON |
| Readings | Literature and the Child, 8th ed. | Recommended | Cullinan, B. and Galda, L. (2014) | BELMONT, CA: WADSWORTH/THOMSON LEARNING |
| Readings | Reading the Visual: Written and Illustrated Children's Literature | Recommended | Anstey, M & Bull, G (2000) | SYDNEY: HARCOURT AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the defining features of a variety of genres in children's literature.
- Activities:
- Students will create an online presentation on a topic relevant to childrens' literature and post it on the subject's LMS site. The presentation delivery will be based in a digital component, in particular a screen display such as poster, display slides, or web page, and each student will also provide a downloadable information sheet on their topic for the other members of the class. Over the semester, students will keep a reflective journal on the weekly topics, examining the literary texts and the analytical readings on the reading list. This will develop, in depth, their own awareness of the weekly topics, particularly by relating them to personal reading history and experience, considering analyses and commentary by others, and expressing personal impressions of the texts.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critique specific texts in terms of theoretical perspectives, social and historical contexts, and styles used by particular authors or author/illustrators.
- Activities:
- Over the semester, students will keep a reflective journal on the weekly topics, examining the literary texts and the analytical readings on the reading list. This will develop, in depth, their own awareness of the weekly topics, particularly by relating them to personal reading history and experience, considering analyses and commentary by others, and expressing personal impressions of the texts. Tutorials will engage in a range of analytical and learning activities, including group discussion, written topic analysis, presentation of opinionative work and so on. Some of this presentation will derive from the required personal commentary and review exercises that are to be undertaken outside class times.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Explore unfamiliar texts in terms of those perspectives, contexts and styles.
- Activities:
- Over the semester, students will keep a reflective journal on the weekly topics, examining the literary texts and the analytical readings on the reading list. This will develop, in depth, their own awareness of the weekly topics, particularly by relating them to personal reading history and experience, considering analyses and commentary by others, and expressing personal impressions of the texts.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrated Participation Equivalence to 800 words | Short answer exercises | 20 | 01 |
| Personal research presentation Equivalence to 1600 words | 40 | 02, 03 | |
| Weekly Reflective Journal Equivalence to 1600 words | 40 | 01, 02 |