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2025 Fall
Dec 08, 2025
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ENGL 475AY - Histories of Childhood
This course examines childhood as a historical concept, a literary representation, and a media phenomenon. We’ll look at experiences of Medieval children, examine Shakespeare’s treatment of adolescence (along with queer/non-traditional adaptations), the development of children’s literature during the 19C, & a variety of children’s/YA texts that engage with ecology and dystopia. *Note: This course is intended for ENGL Honours students. Students who are not ENGL Honours students require permission of the Department Head to register.* *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 475AY or ENGL 880AY.*
3.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination

English and Creative Writing Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:     
      Bachelor of Arts Honours Co-op
      Bachelor of Arts Honours
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Undergraduate
      Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors:     
      English

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