Education 2368
Introduction to Children's Literature
Credit hours: 03
GEC categories: Arts & Humantities Literature
Prerequisites: English 1110
Text Books:
| Title | Author(s) | Publisher | ISBN |
| Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature: A Brief Guide | Kiefer & Tyson | McGraw-Hill | 0073403830 |
Course Objectives: 1. gain an overview of children's literature, its genres, and relevant issues 2. become aware of the history and values of literature for children 3. become familiar with children's books that represent various genres of literature 4. develop the ability to evaluate children's books critically 5. recognize how the developmental characteristics of children and the cultural contexts in which they live affect their reading interests and response to literature 6. gain appreciation for the importance of fostering a positive learning environment that respects and encourages a variety of responses to literature
Course Content: 1. historical and literary contexts 2. genres of children's literature 3. issues in children's literature 4. children's literature in popular culture 5. multicultural and global children's literature
Method of Presentation: lecture, discussion
Method of Evaluation: reading log literary memoir popular culture inquiry book/movie comparison book response project mid-term, final exams attendance and participation