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What we do Members of the Unit are involved in teaching children's literature at graduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Information of the University of South Africa. The teaching programmes are offered by means of distance teaching. The Unit conducts research on an ongoing basis about children's literature, reading and literacy. We also take part in and contribute to research projects with other institutions. The unit disseminates research findings and supports the University of South Africa's community involvement by organising conferences, seminars, exhibitions and community service projects. The Unit is involved in the promotion of South African children's literature locally and abroad by organising exhibitions, publications and lectures and introducing it to to publishers and other people working in the field of children's literature. A library and archives collection of children's literature is being developed for use by students and researchers. One of the largest collections of foreign children's books in the country is developed and maintained for comparative studies. |