Undergraduate TAS-HEN205-2022
The World of Children's Books
$1,729 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 11 Jul 2022
QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Summarise the main trends, themes, concepts, and texts and contexts in the history of children’s and young adult’s literature.
- Evaluate the role of children’s and young adult literature in education, children’s development, and culture generally.
- Demonstrate an ability to draft an effective piece of writing for a young audience.
- Develop and communicate ideas through collaboration and discussion with peers using formal academic writing.
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- Subject's topics to be confirmed prior to semester commencement.
Others
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Are you an aspiring teacher, librarian, writer or publishing professional? Or are you just fascinated by writing for young people? This subject explores the diverse and challenging world of writing for children and young adults. Through a variety of genres—such as picture books, graphic and prose novels, and short stories—you will investigate how books for young people deal with the big themes of growing up and living in a changing and challenging world. This subject examines: different perspectives on the values and challenges of books for young people;· the distinctive logics and practices of creative writing for young people; and, current themes and debates in the study of children’s literature. Through weekly writing exercises and extended research and analytical projects, you will learn what it takes to publish, write, and critique works for young audiences.
- Weekly Writing Activities (20%)
- Presentation and creative response (20%)
- Research Essay (50%)
- Tutorial/online participation (10%)
Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22
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