Children's and Young Adult Literature
Children's and Young Adult Literature delves into the current theories and methodologies for analysing literature for children and young adults.
Discover the impact of children's and young adult literature on promoting diversity and social justice with our Postgraduate Certificate in Children's and Young Adult Literature (PGCert(CYAL)).
This 60-point programme delves into the current issues and theories in children’s and young adult literature, encompassing a vast range of national and international texts. You'll also have the chance to explore a topic of your own interest in-depth.
Key information
| Study Locations: | Hamilton, Online Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
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Study Children's and Young Adult Literature in these qualifications
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Career opportunities
- Publishing
- Librarianship
- Education
Papers
Available Children's and Young Adult Literature papers
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCA590 | Directed Study | 30.0 | 23I (Hamilton) & 23I (Online) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| LLTED522 | Teaching Writers | 30.0 | 23A (Online) |
| This paper provides an opportunity for participants to build a professional community in which they critically consider theories, discourses, and experiences that influence writers and teachers of writing. This class layers conceptual and practical elements of writing and teaching writers, and participants are expected to develop d... | |||
| LLTED523 | The Joy and Disruption of Children's Literature | 30.0 | 23B (Online) |
| In this paper we engage with the depth and traditions of current scholarship in the field of children's literature using texts from a wide range of contexts. The course begins by covering a wide scope of current issues in children's literature and ends with an opportunity for students to gain deep knowledge of a topic of their choi... | |||
| WRITE501 | Writing for Publication | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper explores different forms of published output, including poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction, writing for advertising, digital and print media, and essays/features. WRITE501 addresses research, drafting, editing and proof-reading, and issues such as privacy, defamation and informed consent. | |||
| WRITE546 | Creative Writing: Writing and Embodiment | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| A writing-intensive paper focused on the ways in which 'embodiment' is key in generating vital characters, shaping dramatic narratives, and crafting resonant sentences aware of the sensory impact of language. | |||
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Contacts
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