EDF4243

Children's literature ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

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Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Children's literature in the primary and secondary school curriculum, especially using books with children in the home and classroom situations.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have developed knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of different types and forms of children's literature to be used for enjoyment and study in the literacy program; their own evaluative criteria in selecting literature for children and the type and amount of literature which is read both at home and at school by children; the uses of literature in the English curriculum across a range of areas; major resources in the area.

Assessment: Two essays (1000 words each): 25% each + Program (2000 words): 50%