ED 241 - Literature for Children and Adolescents

This is a survey course introducing literature for children and adolescents with emphasis on criteria for identifying high quality fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Students will develop familiarity with a broad range of books for all ages and the implications of developmental characteristics for book selection. Theory and research about reader response, gender, and multiculturalism will be examined. Students are expected to read a substantial number of books for children and adolescents.

Full course
Misc. Notes: Education Major/Minor/Licensure Students Only
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Literary Studies