GENRES IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
EDU2GCL
2020
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.
School: Education (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: Yes
Learning Activities: Weekly online learning activities and tutorial discussion. Students are also expected to keep up with the weekly reading of texts and own research.
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU1GCL
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Lukens, R.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: 9th ed
Publisher: BOSTON: ALLYN AND BACON
ISBN: 9780137056385
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Literature and the Child, 8th ed.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Cullinan, B. and Galda, L.
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: BELMONT, CA: WADSWORTH/THOMSON LEARNING
ISBN: 9781305642362
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Reading the Visual: Written and Illustrated Children's Literature
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Anstey, M & Bull, G
Year: 2000
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: SYDNEY: HARCOURT AUSTRALIA
ISBN: 0729536025 , 9780729536028
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour 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 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Demonstrated Participation Equivalence to 800 words.Short answer exercises and online discussion | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Personal research presentation= 1600 words.Students will create an online presentation on a topic relevant to childrens' literature.Presentation delivery will be based in digital component&each student will also provide a downloadable info sheet on their topic for other members of class | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Weekly Reflectv Journal=1600 words.Stu will keep a reflectv journ on weekly topics, examin literary txt&analyticl reading on reading list.will develp,in depth, their own awareness of topics, by relatin them to personl reading histry&experince, consider analys&Commentry by others | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |