05-409 Child and Adolescent Literature and the Fine Arts

This course focuses on an in-depth examination of literature with a focus on multicultural literature that is appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students. Through discussion and literature projects, candidates understand different perspectives in literature, examine topics such as gender issues in child and adolescent literature, investigate censored and banned books, investigate critical literacy and learn to analyze literature using different genres. Candidates develop an extensive literature file. Fine arts are integrated into teaching of literature.  

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.