ENGL 149 - Classic Children’s Literature

1. Examine and discuss the primary function of narrative in literature, especially children’s, and how it crafts meaning and context for our lives.
2. Investigate and identify the components that distinguish children’s literature as a genre.
3. Compare and contrast themes and issues from children’s stories from a variety of cultures and historical periods via creative projects or written assignments.
4. Apply literary terms and concepts, such as style, imagery and characterization, to various examples of children’s literature, such as The Grimm’s Tales, Alice in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass, House at Pooh Corner, or The Chronicles of Narnia, in order to investigate themes and evaluate their merits.

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