CHL821S - CHILDRENS LITERARTURE - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2023


CHL821S - CHILDRENS LITERARTURE - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2023



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n Am I BI A u n IVE Rs ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF ENGLISHAND LINGUISTICSHONOURS
QUALIFICATIONCODE:08BENH
LEVEL:8
COURSE:CHILDREN'SLITERATURE
SESSION:NOVEMBER2023
COURSECODE:CHL821S
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 75
EXAMINER
MODERATOR
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
DR A. HAUTEMO
PROF.N. MLAMBO
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer THREEquestions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Each essay must be at least 700 words.
4. Number the answers clearly.
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SECTION A: COMPULSORY
[25 MARKS)
QUESTION 1
[25 MARKS)
Through reading, children learn about relationships, complex issues, and the challenges and joys
they may face throughout childhood and beyond. With close reference to two texts explored in
this course, identify and discuss common themes in children's literature and analyse their
significance in children's lives.
SECTION B: ELECTIVE
This section consists of three questions. Answer any two questions.
[SO MARKS)
QUESTION 2
[25 MARKS)
To what extent is Achebe's Chike and the River a suitable novel for children? Support your answer
by referring closely to the text.
QUESTION 3
OR
[25 MARKS)
What, in your opinion, is a fantasy book? Identify and discuss the characteristics of fantasy, its
value for children, and its features. Use examples to illustrate your answer from Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory by R. Dahl.
OR
QUESTION 4
[25 MARKS)
"An archetype is a symbol, character, image, or situation that evokes a universal response. The
archetypal theory assumes that there is a set of symbols, images, and motifs that evokes basically
the same response in all people." (Wade, 2023)
In relation to this quotation, analyse the tale "Cinderella" using Jungian Archetypal characters,
situations, and symbols. Refer closely to the tale to support your answer.
END OF EXAMINATION
TOTAL MARKS [75)
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