Universität Wien
Course Exam

123211 VO Literatures in English (2012S)

Of wizards, vampires and whimpy kids: Literature for young readers

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Wednesday 27.06.2012 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

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Examination topics

lecture course with interactive elements, supported by e-learning platform

Assessment and permitted materials

final written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Students will be introduced to the wide range of writing in English for young readers and to the critical debates that this literature has engendered.
- Students will learn to integrate their knowledge of literary studies, literary theories, and cultural studies in the exploration of a specific field of literary writing.
- Students will be encouraged to explore the potential of children's and young adults' literature for the EFL classroom.
- Students will critically investigate the construction of children and childhood, but also of identity issues such as gender, ethnicity, class, and nationality, in literary texts and images.

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