The REALIA thematic program (Research, Methods, and Initiatives in Children’s Literature) aims to enrich Master’s degree programs in the fields of the arts, humanities, languages, and the social sciences by offering new perspectives on research in children’s literature—a rich, complex, and constantly evolving field in publishing and literature.
The REALIA program is based on a blend and balance between the scientific contributions of researchers and the expertise of professionals (authors, translators, publishers) and is supported by the work of the inter-laboratory seminar “Territories and Boundaries in Children’s Literature” (ILCEA4 / Litt&Arts).
This program will draw on interdisciplinary methodological and scientific contributions, as well as presentations by practitioners, to open up new opportunities for research careers or entry into the workforce.
This program is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in the various professional fields related to children’s literature: primarily research, but also teaching and training, the book and publishing industries, science and cultural outreach, and translation.
Students will alternate between periods of theoretical study and collaborative projects. The theoretical component will consist of courses, lectures, and participation in conferences. Collaborative projects—ranging from an introduction to writing and illustration to the drafting of articles—will be carried out with the guidance of professionals (authors, illustrators, translators, etc.) and faculty members.
REALIA Program Activities
In early September, a one-day orientation session will be held on campus for students in the M1 and M2 cohorts.
In Semester 7, a hackathon or a 5-day thematic workshop will be organized. This training session will alternate between lectures by researchers and practitioners in children’s literature—to provide analytical tools—and a hands-on introduction to the specific characteristics of children’s literature and literary works intended for this audience, through a collaborative and guided response to challenges.
In Semester 8, students will be introduced to research and scholarly discourse in children’s literature through a series of specialized courses and/or lectures, supplemented—depending on available programs—by seminars, symposia, or conferences held in the region.
During Semester 9, training in children’s literature research will begin through a new course series that integrates theoretical and methodological issues. Students will prepare, either in workshops or semi-independently, contributions for a blog, a research journal, or a “young researcher” day.
Finally, in semester 10, students will be offered the opportunity to undertake a project focused on cultural mediation, addressing topics such as oral storytelling, reading, illustration, translation, or rewrites. Students will be mentored by faculty members and practitioners (authors, illustrators, storytellers, etc.). The final presentations will take place during an event open to the public. This project may be replaced by an internship, in France or abroad, provided it is related to children’s literature.
How to Apply to REALIA
The courses in the thematic program (lectures, seminars, and workshops) will be taught in French.
To apply for this program, you must first be admitted to the first year of a master’s program in one of the fields listed in the table below.
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