Mangaluru: A national seminar on the theme of children's literature was organised by the Postgraduate Graduate Department of Studies and Research in English, St Aloysius College on March 3. The seminar titled 'Approaches and Systems: Understanding the Child and Children's Literature' saw writers, critical experts and young readers apart from students and research scholars from colleges from within and outside the state.
As many as 200 students, research scholars and college teachers participated in the seminar. Fr Dionysius Vas SJ, the Rector of the Aloysian Institutions presided over the inaugural at 9.30 am and Fr Swebert D’Silva SJ, the principal, graced the occasion. The seminar was held at Fr Robert Sequiera Hall in LCRI Block of the college.
The seminar is aimed at an in-depth exploration of questions surrounding contemporary children’s literature. From the basic ideas on what makes a book children’s literature to broad trends like the rise of the concept of evil in children’s literature, the ideology of nationhood in children’s literature and the diverse world views expressed in children's literature are some of the sub-themes on which discussions and paper presentations would be held.
