Children's Literature Course Overview

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts discussed in the lectures on children's literature.

Charlotte's Web

A children's book by E.B. White, featuring the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.

Critical Reading

The practice of analyzing and interpreting a text, understanding its meanings, and examining its cultural context.

Dual Address

The concept that some children's literature speaks to both child and adult audiences, allowing multiple layers of meaning.

Didactic Literature

Books specifically designed to teach a lesson or impart moral, social, or political values.

Gothic Literature

A genre characterized by elements of darkness, mystery, emotional depth, and often decaying architectural structures.

Historical Context

The social, cultural, and political environment in which a text is created, influencing its themes and reception.

Complexity in Children's Literature

The idea that children's books often contain intricate themes, language, and narrative structures despite their apparent simplicity.

Cultural Values

The beliefs, norms, and expectations conveyed through literature that reflect the society from which it emerges.

Subversive Literature

Texts that challenge dominant cultural norms and values, promoting alternative perspectives or critiques.

Narrative Techniques

The methods and devices used in storytelling that can enhance the richness and depth of a text.