Narrative Theory and Children's Literature (ALL743)
Trimester 2 / 2013

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Description

Drawing on both theoretical texts and works of fiction, this unit examines the critical application of key aspects of narrative theories to children's fiction. Topics include:

- types of narration, point of view and focalisation in narrative;

- beginnings and endings;

- narrative time;

- characterisation;

- theory of genres and modes; and

- metafiction and experimental fiction.

Assessment

Two analytical exercises (2x 20%) 40%

One essay 60%.

Other Details

Offered in: 2010, 2011, 2012
Current Campus: Burwood (Melbourne), External
Levels: Postgraduate
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