466-127 Literature Studies 1B: Literature and the Young Child 2

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Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of Australian children's literature for children 0-8;

• compare Australian children's literature with international literature;

• undertake textual analysis of a range of literature for children;

• comment critically on a range of material for children; and

• apply skills and techniques of critical analysis and appreciation to the selection and use of literature in the early childhood curriculum.

Content:

Further studies in literature for children 0 - 8, with an emphasis on Australian material.

Assessment:

Prescribed Texts:

Selected literature as directed in class.