INF205 Trends in Children's Literature (8)
Enrolment Restriction: Not available to students who have completed INF521 or INF442
This subject traces the development of children's literature (including illustration) with special emphasis on the English-speaking world, paying particular attention to the technological, cultural and social influences that have shaped that development. The context is set by a short history of children's literature, using important examples of the literature as illustration. A range of genres and formats are investigated. Examination is made of the impact on the literature of social issues, educational and literary trends, the development of genres and formats, library services for children, literary awards, advances in publishing, and the impact of the media and the internet.