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LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN/ LITR�OCHT DO PH�IST�

Module code: EDF451
Credits: 5
Semester: 1 and 2
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
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	Overview
	This bilingual module traces the development of Children�s Literature in the 20th century up to the modern day. It examines the distinctive qualities of children�s literature as a genre, explores the relation of didacticism and entertainment in novels for children with reference to different historical periods, and considers the changing concepts of the child, concluding with a strong focus on contemporary literature for children. Over the course of the module five English-language and five Irish-language literature primary texts (novels and drama) will be surveyed from an interdisciplinary perspective, using literary, historical, psychological, and cultural approaches.

Overview

This bilingual module traces the development of Children�s Literature in the 20th century up to the modern day.

It examines the distinctive qualities of children�s literature as a genre, explores the relation of didacticism and entertainment in novels for children with reference to different historical periods, and considers the changing concepts of the child, concluding with a strong focus on contemporary literature for children.

Over the course of the module five English-language and five Irish-language literature primary texts (novels and drama) will be surveyed from an interdisciplinary perspective, using literary, historical, psychological, and cultural approaches.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate a professional familiarity with a range of genre and Irish and international contemporary children's literature in both languages Demonstrate a familiarity with, and an effective application of, relevant literary theories to the critical study of children�s literature Enhance the students� sensitivity to, and critical analysis of, the socio-cultural dimensions of / around children�s literature Analyse a range of treatments of childhood in literature via links between interdisciplinary theories and practice Enhance their practical skills in effectively participating in collaborative critical analysis Conceptualize, design, structure, and present a persuasive assignment in the area of Children�s Literature Independently select, use and evaluate texts of children�s literature in Irish and in English from a wide range of genre and media, suitable for different levels of readership Reflect on how the skills, concepts and attitudes in studying literature can support children�s role as readers and their active and investigative learning across all curriculum areas

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LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN/ LITR�OCHT DO PH�IST�