Genres in Children's Literature

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.

Conclusions

David Beagley concludes the subject of Genres in Children's Literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

05-10
50:53

Traditional Literature

David Beagley continues lecturing on traditional literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

05-08
52:31

More on Children's Poetry

David Beagley continues lecturing on children's poetry. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

05-03
55:00

Children's Poetry

David Beagley on children's poetry, the themes and how it develops. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-30
56:06

What Makes a Classic Children's Book?

David Beagley (Education, La Trobe University) on the characteristics of classic children's books. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-26
17:20

More on Historical Realism

David Beagley on some more historical realism in children's literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-26
53:40

Historical Realism

David Beagley on historical realism in children's literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-23
52:27

Social Issues in Realistic Fiction

David Beagley on how children's fiction deals realistically with social issues. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-19
52:54

Realism in Fiction for Children

David Beagley on realism in fantasy fiction. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-16
54:22

Evaluation of Fantasy Literature for Children

David Beagley with an evaluation of fantasy literature for children. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-16
50:03

Harry Potter and High Fantasy

David Beagley on Harry Potter and high fantasy. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

04-02
54:29

Defining Fantasy in Children's Literature

David Beagley begins to look at the popular genre of fantasy. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-30
55:43

Hero Fantasy in Children's Literature

David Beagley on the hero fantasy in children's literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-29
51:33

Graphic Novels, Anime and Manga

David Beagley on Graphic Novels, Anime and Manga. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-23
54:33

Carictures, Cartoons and Comics

David Beagley on caricatures, cartoons and comics. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-19
53:16

Postmodern Picture Books: Anthony Browne

David Beagley on postmodern picture books, and 'Voices in the Park' by Anthony Browne. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-15
51:53

Postmodern Picture Books

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

03-12
44:02

Author and Illustrator Devices

David Beagley on author and illustrator devices in picture books. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-08
46:13

Picture Books for Older Readers

David Beagley on picture books for older readers. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-05
53:34

Traditional/Modernist Picture Books

David Beagley discusses modernist and traditional picture books. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

03-01
56:41

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