ENGL388, Myth and Folklore in Children’s Literature, examines the role of myth, folklore, and traditional stories in shaping children’s literature across cultures and time. Students will explore how stories from diverse oral and literary traditions, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, European, African, and global narratives, inform the creation of modern children’s texts. Through close reading, cultural analysis, and critical inquiry, students will investigate how folklore is adapted, retold, or challenged within children’s literature. Students will apply a range of interpretive approaches, including feminist, cultural, psychological, and decolonial lenses, to understand how traditional tales continue to influence contemporary storytelling for young readers.
Instructor: Lee Wozencroft , BA, B. Ed, Masters (Humanities)
Office: Remote
Email: Lee.wozencroft@portagecollege.ca
Office Hours: Message or email for an appointment
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