Genres in Children's Literature
by La Trobe University
This course material is only available in the iTunes U app on iPhone or iPad.
Course Description
In this subject, students study current theories of literature, with a focus on genres relating to children's literature as a form of social practice. Topics covered include critical analysis, traditional story forms, modernist and postmodern picture books, emerging formats, fantasy and realistic fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
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| 1 | Introduction to Genres in Children's Literature | David Beagley introduces Genres in Children's Literature | 0:46 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Introduction lecture | David Beagley introduces Genres in Children's Literature - what are picture books, and what are their literary design elements? | 51:38 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Traditional/Modernist Picture Books | David Beagley discusses modernist and traditional picture books. | 56:41 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Picture Books for Older Readers | David Beagley on picture books for older readers. | 53:34 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Author and Illustrator Devices | David Beagley on author and illustrator devices in picture books. | 46:13 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Postmodern Picture Books | David Beagley on postmodern picture books. | 44:02 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Graphic Novels, Anime and Manga | David Beagley on Graphic Novels, Anime and Manga. | 54:33 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Carictures, Cartoons and Comics | David Beagley on caricatures, cartoons and comics. | 53:16 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Postmodern Picture Books: Anthony Browne | David Beagley on postmodern picture books, and 'Voices in the Park' by Anthony Browne. | 51:53 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Hero Fantasy in Children's Literature | David Beagley on the hero fantasy in children's literature. | 51:33 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Harry Potter and High Fantasy | David Beagley on Harry Potter and high fantasy. | 54:29 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Evaluation of Fantasy Literature for Children | David Beagley with an evaluation of fantasy literature for children. | 50:03 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Realism in Fiction for Children | David Beagley on realism in fantasy fiction. | 54:22 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Social Issues in Realistic Fiction | David Beagley on how children's fiction deals realistically with social issues. | 52:54 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Historical Realism | David Beagley on historical realism in children's literature. | 52:27 | Free | View in iTunes |
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More on Historical Realism | David Beagley on some more historical realism in children's literature. | 53:40 | Free | View in iTunes |
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What Makes a Classic Children's Book? | David Beagley (Education, La Trobe University) on the characteristics of classic children's books. | 17:20 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Children's Poetry | David Beagley on children's poetry, the themes and how it develops. | 56:06 | Free | View in iTunes |
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More on Children's Poetry | David Beagley continues lecturing on children's poetry. | 55:00 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Traditional Literature | David Beagley continues lecturing on traditional literature. | 52:31 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Conclusions | David Beagley concludes the subject of Genres in Children's Literature. | 50:53 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic Lecturer!
I have been playing at writing/illustrating children's books for about a year now. Coming from a career in the animation industry, I have a lot to learn about children's literature. This has been one of the most valuable resources I have found. David Beagley's knowledge and passion for the medium is very inspiring. His Aussie accent is great fun to listen to as well. Fantastic lecturer! Thank you so much for sharing this series, I've listened to it all more than once!
