ENGL07003 2022 Young People's Literature
Full Title
Young People's Literature
Transcript Title
Young People's Literature
Code
ENGL07003
Attendance
80 %
Subject Area
ENGL - English
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Kate Duke, Breda McTaggart, Ailise McDowell, Chris Sparks
Programme Membership
SG_HENGL_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Psychology
SG_HENGL_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Psychology
SG_WENGL_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Politics
Description
This module aims to give students an insight into the role literature can play in young people's sense of self and their awareness of the diversity and complexity of their worlds. Students will be introduced to a variety of texts, both classical and contemporary, in order to develop their critical faculties in reading and analysis of literature for young people.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
1. Identify form and genre in a range of texts written for young people
2.
2. Explore themes and characters in a variety of young people's literature
3.
3. Examine literary devices commonly used in young people's literature
4.
4. Interrogate how texts might speak to young people's concerns, hopes and fears
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teaching/learning activities will consist of teacher-led and student-led workshops. Activities include presentations, open discussions, Q & A and textual analysis. All activities will be guided by principles of inclusively and mutual respect.
Module Assessment Strategies
1. Student presentation of texts of their choice, addressing one of the module's key themes. (40%).
2. Essay consisting of a critical analysis of one key theme, with reference to at least two core texts from the module selection with emphasis on how the texts speak to young peoples concerns (60%).
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment will be based on failed components.
Indicative Syllabus
Identify form & genre in a range of texts written for young people
Students will explore a variety of classic and contemporary writing for young people
Explore themes and characters
Students will examine and discuss themes and characters relevant to contemporary young people's interests and concerns, hopes and fears and emerging identities
Examine literary devices
Students will distinguish literary devices intrinsic to the production of effective and enduring story telling for young people
All key texts to be studied along with supporting materials consisting of critical texts and reviews
1.J.D Salinger, Catcher in the Rye
2. William Golding, Lord of the Flies
3. Alan Garner, The Owl Service
4. Marcus Zusak, The Book thief
5. Siobhan Dowd, Bog Child
6. Mark Haddon, The curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
7. Louis Sacher, Holes
8. Stephen Chbosky, The perks of Being a Wallflower
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student oral Presentation | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 40 % | Week 8 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Essay / critical analysis | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 60 % | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop / Seminar | Flat Classroom | Teaching / learning activities | 3.00 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2009 Young adult literature: Exploration, evaluation and appreciation Prentice Hall
2009 Young adult literature: Exploration, evaluation and appreciation Prentice Hall
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Recommended Reading
2008 Bog Child David Fickling
2008 Bog Child David Fickling
Recommended Reading
1998 Holes Farrar, Straus and Giroux
1998 Holes Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Recommended Reading
1983 Lord of the Flies penguin
1983 Lord of the Flies penguin
Recommended Reading
20/10/2021 Radical Children's Literature: Future Visions & Aesthetic Transformations in Juvenile Fiction Palgrave Macmillan
20/10/2021 Radical Children's Literature: Future Visions & Aesthetic Transformations in Juvenile Fiction Palgrave Macmillan
Recommended Reading
1995 Teaching young adult literatur : Sharing the connectione Wadsworth Publishing Company
1995 Teaching young adult literatur : Sharing the connectione Wadsworth Publishing Company
Recommended Reading
2016 The Book Thief Barnes and Noble
2016 The Book Thief Barnes and Noble
Recommended Reading
1951 The Catcher in the Rye Hamish Hamilton
1951 The Catcher in the Rye Hamish Hamilton
Recommended Reading
20/09/2021 The Critical Merits of Young Adult Literature: Coming of Age Routledge New York
20/09/2021 The Critical Merits of Young Adult Literature: Coming of Age Routledge New York
Recommended Reading
2007 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time National Geographic Books
2007 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time National Geographic Books
Recommended Reading
1967 The owl Service Collins
1967 The owl Service Collins
Recommended Reading
2012 The perks of being a wallflower Simon and Schuster
2012 The perks of being a wallflower Simon and Schuster
Recommended Reading
20/03/2021 Utopian and Dystopian Writing for Children and Young Adults Routledge New York
20/03/2021 Utopian and Dystopian Writing for Children and Young Adults Routledge New York
Recommended Reading
20/12/2021 What do we tell the children? Critical Essays on Children's Literature Cambridge Scholars Publishing
20/12/2021 What do we tell the children? Critical Essays on Children's Literature Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Required Reading
20/10/2021 Young Adult Literature and Adolescent Identity Taylor & Francis
20/10/2021 Young Adult Literature and Adolescent Identity Taylor & Francis
Recommended Reading
20/09/2021 Young Adult Literature: Exploration, evaluation & appreciation Prentice-Hall
20/09/2021 Young Adult Literature: Exploration, evaluation & appreciation Prentice-Hall
Recommended Reading
20/09/2021 Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism American Library Association Chicago
20/09/2021 Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism American Library Association Chicago
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Golding, William, 1983 Lord of the Flies penguin
J.D. Salinger, 1951 The Catcher in the Rye Hamish Hamilton
Siobhan Dowd, 2008 Bog Child David Fickling
Alan Garner, 1967 The owl Service Collins
Haddon, Mark, 2007 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time National Geographic Books
Marcus Zusak, 2016 The Book Thief Barnes and Noble
Louise Sachar, 1998 Holes Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Chbosky, Stephen, 2012 The perks of being a wallflower Simon and Schuster
Bucher, Katherine Toth, and KaaVonia M Hinton., 2009 Young adult literature: Exploration, evaluation and appreciation Prentice Hall
Brown, Jean E., and Elaine C. Stephens, 1995 Teaching young adult literature: Sharing the connections. Wadsworth Publishing Company
Journal Resources
URL Resources
Other Resources
Additional Information
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