David Beagley introduces Genres in Children's Literature - what are picture books, and what are their literary design elements?

Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

David Beagley introduces Genres in Children's Literature - what are picture books, and what are their literary design elements? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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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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