York University

Department/Program:
Interdisciplinary Studies

Degree(s) granted:
M.A.

Institution address:
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M3J 1P3

Faculty involved in the program:
Carole H. Carpenter carolec@yorku.ca
Peter Cumming

Courses offered:
ED 5340: Adolescent and Children’s Literature
This course provides candidates with a broad overview of adolescent and children’s literature by taking the simultaneous perspectives of its educational value and literary value.

ED 5341/ ENG 6081: Children’s Literature: Approaches and Issues
An exploration of approaches taken in the creation, interpretation, and application of children’s literature in the modern western world, this course focuses on the recent emergence of critical approaches to the literature, emphasizing the growth and significance of multicultural theory.

Most courses that Interdisciplinary Studies students take in the area are individualized reading courses focused specifically to suit their particular interests and research. There are graduate courses in children’s literature offered periodically in the English and Education departments.

For more information:
http://www.yorku.ca/grads/pos.htm