Adolescent Literature

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1014
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Course ID
203483
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course has a focus on literature produced by and for adolescents. Students will identify the literary elements and language features of linguistic and visual texts such as novels, graphic novels, films and digital media. There will be an emphasis on the semiotic resources and literary devices used in written, visual, spoken, audio and multimodal texts produced for and by adolescents. Pre-service teachers will be invited to explore their own reading practices with literature.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the language and literary features of literary texts
  • Explain how social, cultural and personal repertoires effect how literature is read
  • Respond to literature produced for adolescent audiences
  • Compare the literary elements and language features in texts produced by and for adolescents
  • Review personal preferences and practices in reading literature

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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