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This course is a survey of the history, sociological import, and various forms of children’s literature within the larger canon of English literature. We will look at the underlying tensions between meaning and method, the historical background, and the rhetorical techniques unique to the genre. Along the way we will touch on larger topics such as critical approaches to children’s stories, the history of childhood as a concept, and perspectives on child rearing and education.

Course Introduction

What is Children's Literature?


The History of Children's Literature

An introductory lecture tracing the roots of children's literature from the oral tradition through the "Golden Age."
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The Songs of Infancy: Nursery Rhymes

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The Stories of Childhood: Picture Books

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Online Resources:
Curious George
The Velveteen Rabbit
"Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Nearly Catch a Woozle"
Video: Disney "Tortoise and Hare" (1934)
Video: "Peter Rabbit" Trailer
Video: "The Secret Life of Pets" Snowball Highlights
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Origins: Folk and Fairy Tales

"Cinderella"

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Cinderella Across Cultures
"Cinderella" Web Link (PDF)


The "Golden Age" of Children's Literature

Introduction to the Golden Age of Children's Literature

Coming of Age Stories: "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett

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​"A White Heron" Story Analysis and Discussion Worksheet

Adventure Stories: "White Fang" by Jack London

"White Fang" Story-Type Discussion 

Magical Realism: Beasts of the Southern Wild

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" Discussion Questions

Midterm Exam Instructions

Google Form: "Children's Literature Midterm Exam
Sample Essay: AdvCompS20 - Lee Dae Ho - 8675309 - Midterm Exam Essay

The Birth of Fantasy: Alice in Wonderland

"BookVirtual" online interactive text
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Fantasy and Science Fiction: Coming Soon

Historical Fiction: Coming Soon


 Literature for Young Adults

Archetype and Stereotype: "Zootopia"

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New Directions in Children's Literature


Final Exam Instructions

Course Documents

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"A White Heron" RCQ

Primary Texts

The texts for the class will be distributed by the instructor. There is no need to purchase these expensive books. I merely display them here for your information.
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Zipes, Jack, et al. The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature: The Traditions in English. New York: Norton, 2005.
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Horning, Kathleen T. From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books. New York: Harper-Collins, 1997.
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Lukens, Rebecca J. et al. A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature. Ninth Edition. London: Little, Brown, 2012.

Additional Resources

The Cave Paintings of Lascaux
​The Origins of Human Language
​Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey
​ATU Classification Tree
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Newberry's Pocket Book
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Mother Goose's Melody
The Grimm Brothers' Dark Tales
Wonky Donkey

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