1318.15 - Childrens Literature (BA)
Course number
1318.15
Title
Childrens Literature (BA)
ECTS
10
Prerequisites
The student must have passed the basic part of BA in Faroese. The course may also be completed as a separate course with other preconditions (see current curriculum).
Purpose
To aqquire knowledge of children’s literature as genre and gain general knowledge of Faroese childrens literature; in addition to insight into relevant contemporary research of children’s literature and the analytical skills to study a variety of subjects within this field.
Content
The emphasis will be on children’s literature in general and specifically about Faroese children’s literature, both historically and in it’s present state.
Learning and teaching approaches
Tutoring takes place 3 hours every veek for one term. Lessons include lectures and presentations by tutor and students and some group tasks.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Describe Faroese history of children’s literature in general.
Use apropriate academic language for your subject.
Express yourself on subjects within the field of children’s literature.
Work independently and hold deadlines.
Search for relevant material and sources on you subject and be able to discuss it.
Assessment method
Free topic 15-20 pages
Examination
External
Bibliography
“Nýggj leiti. Seks greinar um føroyskar barnabøkur 2003-2009. Sprotin 2013.
Sigurðardóttir, Turið. 2004. “Robinson Kruso á føroyskum: Mentan og politikkur”. Bókmentasøgur. Føroya Fróðskaparfelag: 32-71. Er á www.setur.fo
Sigurðardóttir, Turið 2015. Føroyskar barnabókmentir. Sprotin.
In addition to this, we will read various articles.
The curriculum includes the equivalent of two scientific studies and 4 literary works.
Contact
Tóta Árnadóttir