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Writing for Emerging Readers (6-12yrs) - CWPG820
Taught by professional children's writers, this unit focuses on writing for younger readers, including picture books. Book illustration and the role and function of images and text are investigated, however students are not required to illustrate their texts; the focus is text. Critical and analytical discussion of contemporary debates about and books for younger readers is included. This unit is suitable for students with some experience in narrative writing, who wish to develop their knowledge and practice of writing for young readers. Assessment is based on students' creative work and reflection, and critical writing about the set texts.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: 1 September) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Jane Messer |
| Prerequisites: |
CWPG810 and CWPG811 or admission to MA or PGDipArts or PGCertArts |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of English Faculty of Arts |
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