LIT 282 LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

This course is a survey of literature for children and adolescents, K- 12th grade. The emphasis will be on the understanding, evaluation and selection of books; with attention to the creation of thematic units, materials and presentation methods for use by both teachers and parents. The course will include poetry, fairy tales, myths, fables, novels, short fiction and a variety of non- fiction forms. Special attention will be given to literature about and by Native Americans.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

WRIT 101 or Instructor’s approval

Offered

Spring Odd Years