ENGL 424 - The Study of Children’s Literature

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112.
Priority given to (1) IDSE majors and (2) IDSM majors. Course familiarizes students, particularly prospective elementary school teachers, with classic and contemporary children’s literature. Students study children’s literature by focusing on historical contexts, genres, evaluation criteria, media adaptations, selection aids and procedures, and book-related activities. The intent is to develop knowledgeable, thoughtful students who are skilled in using children’s literature in classroom or library settings.