Universität Wien

123210 VO Literatures in English (2026S)

Literature for young readers across the ages

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Please note: prerequisites apply in order to participate in the corresponding lecture exam. The modules/study programmes with which you can sign up for the exam are indicated at the bottom of the page. For questions that arise after reading through these prerequisites, please contact the SSS Anglistik directly.
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Tu 09.06. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 10.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 24.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 14.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 21.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 28.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 05.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 12.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 19.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 26.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 16.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 23.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this lecture class students will be given an insight into literature for young readers from the 19th to the 21st century. Starting with earlier examples of children’s literature via classics like Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan or Little Women, we will cover some ground (via writers such as Roald Dahl and Enid Blyton) until we arrive at more recent examples of children's and young adult literature by writers such as Malorie Blackman or Alice Oseman, which also lend themselves as material for the EFL classroom. To come to a broader understanding of children’s literature and its contexts, we will apply critical theory, close reading and contextual analysis to these texts and will be looking at multimodal formats such as picturebooks and graphic novels.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be a final written exam, based on the lectures and the required reading, consisting of a multiple choice part (60%) and short essay questions to choose from (40%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The benchmark for passing the written exam is at 60%. Each of the two parts of the exams needs to be > 55%.

Marks in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 81-89%
3 (satisfactory): 71-80%
4 (pass): 60-70%
5 (fail): 0-59%

Examination topics

the contents of the lecture, the required primary and secondary reading, and a basic knowledge of literary studies and literary analysis as can be expected at master’s level.

Reading list

Among other texts, we will be reading, some in extracts:
Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
Louisa Mae Alcott, Little Women and Good Wives
J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
Malorie Blackman, Noughts and Crosses
Alice Osman, Heartstopper
A.A.Milne, Winnie the Pooh
Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Michael Bond, A Bear Called Paddington
Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit
A complete reading list and the theoretical sources (chapters and articles from scholars like Maria Nikolajeva or Vanessa Joosen) will be available on moodle at the beginning of term.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812 (2); MA 844(2), UF MA 046
Code/Modul: MA M3; MA1; UF MA 1B, 4A
Lehrinhalt: 12-0404

Last modified: Tu 24.02.2026 14:26