Undergraduate TAS-HEN205-2022

The World of Children's Books

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

11 Jul 2022

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

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.

Topics covered

- Subject's topics to be confirmed prior to semester commencement.

Entry requirements

Others

25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

Weekly Writing Activities (20%)
Presentation and creative response (20%)
Research Essay (50%)
Tutorial/online participation (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22

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