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Credit points: 33.3
Coordinator: Pam Macintyre.
Contact: Two 2-hour seminars a week.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of the subject the student should be able to:
- demonstrate wide reading of literature for children of primary school age in order to provide reading guidance in a classroom;
- critically assess issues affecting the reading of fiction today, including literacy, quality and censorship controversies; and
- communicate an appreciation of children's literature to children through the development of innovative literature programs within the classroom.
Content:
A brief survey of the history of children's literature, criteria for selection, attitudes and issues in modern books, poetry, storytelling, picture books, genre studies, traditional literature, literature programs, critical sources, awards and prizes.
Assessment:
A reading diary based on 30 fiction titles (50 per cent); a 1-hour class paper on an approved topic (30 per cent); participation in seminars demonstrating developing of knowledge in the area (20 per cent). Students are expected to read at least two novels a week and must pass each item of assessable work.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 82)
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