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ENGL2011.1: Storying The World Through Picturebooks

Understand what kind of ideas are attached to the notion of "the child" and the typical forms that children's literature take.

Mother reading with children

  • Duration

    3 weeks

  • Weekly study

    2 hours
Overview
Requirements

In this module, we explore the world of children’s literature by spending time considering “the idea” of the child and how notions of the child have been, can be and are constructed in children’s literature. We will then consider how words and pictures in children’s literature can construct the world for the child and then pull it apart and play with it anew. Finally, we will continue to reconsider how the world is constructed in postmodern storytelling by focusing on Radical Change Theory and the Graphic Novel.

What topics will you cover?

Please see the ENGL2011 Children’s Literature course handbook for more detail.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone interested in children’s literature

Who developed the course?

The University of Newcastle Australia

The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).

  • Established

    1965

  • Location

    Newcastle, Australia

  • World ranking

    Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024

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