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.
Weekly Reflective Journal 40%
Personal research presentation 40%
Demonstrated Participation 20%
Cullinan, B. & Galda, L. Literature and the Child. 2006
Anstey, M & Bull, G. Reading the Visual: Written and Illustrated Children's Literature. 2000
Lukens, R. A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature. 2007
