GEC4518

Children's literature

Lecturer-in-charge to be advised

8 points
* Second semester
* Gippsland/Distance

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, 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.

Synopsis This subject relates to the study of children's literature in the primary and secondary school curriculum with a particular emphasis on using books with children in the home and classroom situations. Reading lists will be provided.

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

Prescribed texts

Australian Education Council English: A curriculum profile for Australian schools Curriculum Corporation, 1994
Meek M On being literate Bodley Head, 1991
Saxby M and Winch G Give them wings: The experience of children's literature Macmillan, 1987