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Overview
The 2025 Children’s Literature Summer School offered by University of Antwerp is devoted to diversity and inclusion in children’s literature. These central themes are explored from multiple perspectives, incorporating key insights from fields like critical race studies, age studies, queer and gender studies, as well as translation studies. We place a strong emphasis on intersectionality, delving into how literary and artistic forms engage with topics of diversity and inclusion. Students not only attend dynamic lectures but also participate in interactive workshops and two excursions. The international diversity of our students is viewed as a valuable resource, enriching the classroom experience.
Learning outcomes:
- An understanding of (new) research methods for studying children’s literature, such as digital humanities and participatory research.
- Knowledge of the terms and theoretical perspectives on children’s literature studies from age studies, cognitive studies, urban studies, and media studies, and the skills to apply these to a text for children.
- The skills to participate actively in a discussion on children’s literature. The skills to write a coherent academic paper on a topic related to theme the course.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- An understanding of (new) research methods for studying children’s literature, such as digital humanities and participatory research.
- Knowledge of the terms and theoretical perspectives on children’s literature studies from age studies, cognitive studies, urban studies, and media studies, and the skills to apply these to a text for children.
- The skills to participate actively in a discussion on children’s literature. The skills to write a coherent academic paper on a topic related to theme the course.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
3-6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Antwerpen, Belgium
Disciplines
Literature Childhood StudiesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This summer school is mainly targeted at MA and PhD students, but also open to more senior researchers and professionals with an interest in children’s literature studies.
- Participants should have at least completed 3 full years of undergraduate education (BA level) by the time of the summer school.
- PhD students are given the opportunity to present their research projects or give a 20-minute paper in two workshops that will be reserved for this purpose. They will be invited to submit an abstract when they register for the summer school.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents600 EUR / full≈ 600 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals600 EUR / full≈ 600 EUR / full
Additional Details
- Early bird fee (Registration before 15 January, payment before 31 January ):€ 500
Living costs
Antwerpen
Belgium
787 - 1230 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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