Theory Of Chidldren's Literature Question Paper

Theory Of Chidldren's Literature

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Literature

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS'
ALT 311: THEORY OF CHIDLDREN'S LITERATURE
DATE: Tuesday 13th February 2007
TIME: 4.3Op.m-6.3Op.m
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any THREE (3) Questions.
1. A publishing house has given you a manuscript to assess for publication as a
children's book. Discuss what aspects you will consider in determining its suitability
for children's readership.
2. Illustrating your answer with appropriate examples, discuss what you would consider
to be the important points to remember when writing for children of between 12 and
14 years of age.
3. "Illustrations do not serve any meaningful purpose in a children's book". Do you
agree with this observation? Give a well reasoned answer to support your position.
4. The editor of Young Nation has asked you to write a review of Alice in Wonderland
for publication in their paper. Write the review that you would present to the editor.
5. The Kenya Schools and colleges Drama Committee has invited you to adjudicate the
primary level category of the 2007 National Finals. Critically discuss what you will
look for as you grade the plays.
6. "Chinua Achebe has referred to Western children's books as beautifully package
poisons in as far as they inform the African child. Do you agree? Discuss citing
specific examples from books read in this course to support your position.

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7. Critically discuss the poem below show why, in your view, it is suitable reading
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AMN:r:fJ.~mjh A~ij:Tb@ Tgrt~i§'§gp'~
Mlnfi: is a slaw rhythm
through the ecstasy of life,
treading my foot upon
blunted, harmless rocks
Mine is a cautious pose
amid the shots and boots,
retrieving my head
into the trunk of safety
Let the ostrich run
endless distances
to destinations which
spell unexpected doom;
Let the eagles fly,
their wings full of pride,
to mindless skies
which mock the giant -
Mine will be a slow pace
through the tunnels of emotion
retrieving my head
. when reason fails others.
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