Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2019 - EDUC 465 D100

Children's Literature (4)

Class Number: 4163

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Jun 17, 2019: Tue, Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • 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 youth. Course readings include children’s books as well as critical theories, and current research.

Grading

  • Quizzes 25%
  • Weekly Assignments/Summary 20%
  • Midterm Exam & 10 minute Individual Presentation to Class 25%
  • Final Exam & 10 minute Individual Presentation to Class 30%

NOTES:

Attendance on the first day of class is mandatory. 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 and all students are expected 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 **

**Please buy the concise edition!
ISBN: 9781554810185

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

Shraya, Vivek. (2016). The boy and the bindi. Vancouver, Arsenal Press.
ISBN: 9781551526683

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

Medina, M. (2018). Merci Suárez Changes Gears. Massachusetts: Candlewick Press.
ISBN: 9780763690496

**non-fiction graphic memoirs** You will locate at a library or book store. Select one title in class.

Additional books will 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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS