How have authors of classic works of children's literature addressed the liminal space between childhood and adulthood? How might this study give us insight into our own experiences? By studying childhood at the intersection of children's literature and community-based learning, students will deepen their understanding of how individuals are shaped by the stories that define their childhood. The course traces the development of children's literature in Western culture from classic fairy tales to the development of the novel and short story to today's picture books. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking.

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