Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - EDUC 465 D100

Children's Literature (4)

Class Number: 5844

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 5, 2019
    Thu, 11:59–11:59 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Historical, sociological and literary perspectives on literature for children.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this upper division seminar, students apply a range of theoretical perspectives to cultural texts produced for children. Course readings include children’s books as well as critical theories, and current research.

Grading

  • Engagement 5%
  • Quizzes 20%
  • Weekly Assignments/Summary 30%
  • Midterm Exam 15%
  • Final Exam 20%
  • Book Trailer 10%

NOTES:

Attendance on the first day of class is mandatory. There will be a quiz that cannot be made up. Waitlisted students should attend the first day.

REQUIREMENTS:

The course includes a heavy weekly reading load (children’s books as well as theoretical texts), weekly academic writing assignments (2-5 pages), weekly small & whole-group discussion, frequent trips to public libraries, and individual research for the midterm and final exam. Note that this is a seminar in which all students are asked to participate in class discussion.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Hallett, M. & Karasek, B. (Eds.). (2008). Concise folk and fairy tales (4th ed.). Peterborough, On: Broadview Press.
ISBN: 9781554810185

Bang, M. (2016). Picture this: How pictures work. Chronicle books.
ISBN: 9781452151991

Tan, S. (2011). Lost and found. New York: Arthur A. Levine.
ISBN: 9780545229241

Hiranandani, V. (2018). The night diary. New York: Penguin Random House.
ISBN: 9780735228528

Howard, G. (2019). The whispers. New York: Penguin.
ISBN: 9780525517498

**many additional picture books** that you will locate at a library or book store will also be required.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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