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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENGL 240 - Children’s Literature
PREREQUISITES: ENGL 111 - English Composition
PROGRAM: Liberal Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
This course provides a survey and analysis of classic and modern children’s literature for students interested in understanding literature read to/by children preschool-middle school. The course focuses on different genres of literature and may include picture books, folk tales, poetry, short stories, and novels. In addition, the role of art, illustrations, and media adaptations will be examined in conjunction with children’s literature throughout the years.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Read and analyze an extensive sampling of children’s literature across historical periods and genres.
- Analyze and explain how historical context has impacted literature for children and adolescents.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of literature as it reflects the social, educational, and emotional development of children.
- Analyze selected poetry and fiction to determine how authors have used literary and artistic techniques effectively.
- Determine the literary merits of a text.
- Write reflectively and critically about this literature: assignments may include consideration of plot, character development, theme, socio-historical context, and the role played by graphic arts and media.
- Use research strategies to increase knowledge and understanding of the discipline, including exposure to secondary texts.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Reading and thinking critically
- Analysis and interpretation of texts
- Literary criticism
- Characteristics of children’s literature
- Written and verbal examination of literary and artistic techniques
- Illustration
- Picture books
- Folk tales, Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
- Poetry
- Riddles and Rhymes
- Short Stories
- Novels
- Media Adaptations
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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