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ENGL 820AY - 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: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 820AY or ENGL 475AY. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination English and Creative Writing Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate

ENGL 820AY - 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: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 820AY or ENGL 475AY.*
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination

English and Creative Writing Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Graduate

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