Literature for Young People

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5044
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Course ID
203601
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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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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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Students will explore contemporary fiction and non-fiction for young people and write, workshop and edit manuscript drafts to publishable standard. They will develop practical skills in prose writing for the various audiences within the children's and young adult age groups and investigate the complex aspects of the Australian publishing sector which affect the creation, publication and reception of writing for young people.

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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