Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 465 D100

Children's Literature (4)

Class Number: 4520

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: 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 children’s literature, including early readers, middle-grade novels, picturebooks, and film.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Read and analyze picture books, novels, films, and comics as literature with its own critical tradition
  • Review various types and genres of children’s literature, from picture books to middle-grade novels to graphic novels to film.
  • Identify the unique characteristics of children’s literature as cultural artifacts, including its history and development

Grading

  • Engagement/Preparation 10%
  • Quizzes 20%
  • Something you Should Know Presentation 15%
  • Daily Assignments 30%
  • Midterm Assessment 10%
  • Final Assessment 15%

NOTES:

GRADING

A+       98-100

A         94-97               Excellent mastery of the subject and outstanding scholarship

A-        90-93

B+        87-89

B          84-86               Good mastery of the subject and good scholarship

B-         80-83

C+       77-79

C         74-76               Acceptable mastery of the subject expected

C-        70-73

D         60-69              

F          60-                   Failed to meet the requirements of the course

REQUIREMENTS:

The course includes a heavy bi-weekly reading load, bi-weekly academic writing assignments (2-5 pages), small & whole-group in class discussion, a presentation, midterm and final assessment.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Laptop and Wifi enabled device needed for midterm/final assessment.

REQUIRED READING:

  • Bang, M. (2016). Picture This: How pictures work. Revised and expanded 25th anniversary edition. Chronicle books. 978-1452151991
  • Dahl, R. (1961). James and the Giant Peach. Any edition. 
  • Holt, K.A. (2020). BenBee and the Teacher Griefer. Chronicle Books. 978-1797219486
  • Klassen, J. (2011). I want my hat back. 978-0763655983. 
  • Woollvin, B. (2016). Little Red. Two Hoots. 978-1447291404

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.