edu2gcl genres in children's literature
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.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesWeekly online learning activities and tutorial discussion. Students are also expected to keep up with the weekly reading of texts and own research.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsEDU1GCL
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLukens, R.
Year2013
Edition/Volume9th ed
PublisherBOSTON: ALLYN AND BACON
ISBN9780137056385
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Literature and the Child, 8th ed.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCullinan, B. and Galda, L.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBELMONT, CA: WADSWORTH/THOMSON LEARNING
ISBN9781305642362
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Reading the Visual: Written and Illustrated Children's Literature
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAnstey, M & Bull, G
Year2000
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PublisherSYDNEY: HARCOURT AUSTRALIA
ISBN0729536025 , 9780729536028
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra 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* |
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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 |