Drawing on both theoretical texts and works of fiction, this unit examines the critical application of key aspects of narrative theories to children's fiction. Topics include: types of narration, point of view and focalisation in narrative; beginnings and endings; narrative time; characterisation; theory of genres and modes; metafiction and experimental fiction. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Robyn McCallum, Dr Victoria Flanagan
Prerequisites: Admission to MA in (English Literature or Children's Literature or Creative Writing) or PGDip Arts in Children's Literature or PGDipResPrep(Arts)
