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| ENG 305 : Children's Literature |
Professor: Chamutal Noimann
College: Hunter College |
Semester: Fall 2007
Time: Sat 12:o0-2:30
Section: 04
Credits: 3
Hours: 3 |
Discipline: English
Level: Undergraduate
Format: Hybrid |
Course Description:
ChildrenŐs literature has always been particularly vulnerable to the ideologies of its time. Its specific didactic function, however, rarely survives the passing of time because of the relatively rapid change in social and moral rules and educational attitudes. At the beginning of the 19th century, the traditional approach to childrenŐs literature as an agent of socialization was kept, but adults began realizing the importance of incorporating imagination, amusement, and recreation. By 1910, the didactic period in childrenŐs books, and the Puritan influence on them, was decidedly declining. In order to understand the context of literature for children, we will identify and describe the images of childhood as revealed in children's literature over time. We will compare and contrast the images of childhood revealed in children's literature to those of philosophical, educational, and sociological theories over time. How are these theories of childhood reflected in literature for children? We will discuss important authors and works in the history of children's literature from the 17th century to the early 20st century. |
Special Requirements:
Previous experience with Blackboard is helpful. |
Online Component:
We will use all content areas, communication, external links to the required readings, and writing assingments on Blackboard. |
Pre-requisites:
Eng 120, Eng 220 |
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