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THE WONDER OF STORIES: PICTUREBOOKS AND PHILOSOPHY

Module code: EDF477
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 2
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International:
Coordinator: Dr Patricia Kennon (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	This module examines a range of philosophical ideas and theorisations in contemporary picturebooks. Over the course of the elective, a range of picturebooks will be surveyed from a range of theoretical perspectives to explore philosophical dilemmas and the potential of children�s literature as a socio-cultural, reflective and pedagogical platform for philosophical thinking and discussion. The module will explore how children�s literature criticism is in itself a branch of the philosophy of childhood and will focus on narrative techniques, the didactic elements of stories for young people, power relations between children and adults, and discourses of ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, environmental philosophy, epistemology and aesthetics. Students will critically respond to and apply Matthew Lipman�s pedagogical movement of using children�s literature as part of philosophy for children and Tom Wartenberg�s approach to using children�s literature.

Overview

This module examines a range of philosophical ideas and theorisations in contemporary picturebooks. Over the course of the elective, a range of picturebooks will be surveyed from a range of theoretical perspectives to explore philosophical dilemmas and the potential of children�s literature as a socio-cultural, reflective and pedagogical platform for philosophical thinking and discussion. The module will explore how children�s literature criticism is in itself a branch of the philosophy of childhood and will focus on narrative techniques, the didactic elements of stories for young people, power relations between children and adults, and discourses of ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, environmental philosophy, epistemology and aesthetics. Students will critically respond to and apply Matthew Lipman�s pedagogical movement of using children�s literature as part of philosophy for children and Tom Wartenberg�s approach to using children�s literature.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate a familiarity with, and an effective application of, relevant literary theories and philosophical theories to the critical study of picturebooks Increase their sensitivity to, and critical analysis of, the ideological, ethical, literary and socio-cultural dimensions of/around children�s literature Enhance their practical skills in effectively participating in collaborative critical analysis Conceptualise, design, structure, and present effective sessions of peer teaching Independently select, use and critically evaluate picturebooks, suitable for different levels of discussion and readership Reflect on how the skills, concepts and attitudes in studying picturebooks can support young people�s philosophical thinking and their philosophical enquiry and learning across all curriculum areas

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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