Different faces of old age in contemporary literature and children's books 3302-OSLD-OG
Description of the course content:
1. Interpretation of the taboo concept for a children's book - What it used to be and what it is now.
2. "Ars moriendi" theme and in literature for children,
3. Old age in children's literature and book:
- cheerful old age,
- old age burdened with diseases - dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease,
- caricatured image of old age,
4. death, mourning,
5. the passing of life.
Course coordinators
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
- acquiring, deepening and updating the knowledge about new trends in literature for children,
- getting to know the topics of cultural and moral taboos present in children's literature.
Skills:
- the ability to prepare and present arguments in the discussion on the legitimacy or lack of legitimacy of the presence of controversial topics in books for young children,
- the ability to critically evaluate how taboos are dealt with in children's books and to participate in a discussion.
Social competence:
- understanding the need for lifelong learning,
- the ability to participate in a discussion in a cultural way,
- the ability to systematically participate in cultural life and interest in the development of the publishing market of children's books.
Assessment criteria
Attendance and active participation in classes, presentation/paper.
Bibliography
Literature of the subject will be given at the first class.