Classic British children's literature

Education facts

Code: ENGABL

The course treats a selection of British literature for children from the 1860s to the 1960s, a century which spans the first and second "golden age" of British children's literature. Novels and short stories from the period are read and discussed in seminars, both in relation to literary aspects and in relation to the historical context. The course includes basic literary analysis in practice and some introduction to theories and criticism in the research field of children's literature. The course includes mandatory components, indicated in the schedule. The study guide specifies how to make up for missing mandatory course components.

Entry requirements

General admission requirements and upper secondary level English 6 or B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Classic British children's literature

  Karlstad University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %