Modern Children's Literature

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This module explores the importance of literature in children's lives. Using a selection on of children's books from Ireland, Britain, and the US, students will explore representations of children and childhood in Western culture, with a particular emphasis on gender, class, race, and age. Other topics covered include the history of children's literature; the genres within children's literature; the use of history in children's fiction; national identity; visual narrative; and contemporary children's publishing and broadcasting. This module also provides students with a foundation in academic research, critical thinking, and writing skills.