05-409 Child and Adolescent Literature and the Fine Arts

This course focuses on an in-depth examination of literature appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students. Through discussion and literature projects, candidates understand different perspectives in literature and learn ways to teach language and thinking skills through a variety of genres. Candidates develop an extensive literature file. Methods for incorporating and teaching literature and the fine arts in the school curriculum are also covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

2.75 GPA; Consent of Education Advisor. This course fulfills the general education literature requirement for undergraduate elementary, special education and combined special education/elementary education majors only.