ED 382 C - Lit for Mid Chld Thru Early Adlscnc

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course provides an overview of literature for elementary and middle school readers. The emphasis is on reading, analyzing and evaluating selected literary works across genres including traditional literature, poetry, picture books, fantasy, contemporary realistic fiction, historical fiction, and nonfiction. The course primarily emphasizes diverse perspectives in contemporary children’s literature, acquainting students with key authors and texts; strategies for incorporating literature and literary strategies within educational settings will be modeled as texts are examined. The course uses knowledge in child development theory in order to inform the process of identifying appropriate literature for children.

Offered Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): completion of the W tag or concurrent enrollment in a W tag course; and a declared School of Education licensing major or minor (early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or K-12 education)