EDLM 436 - Survey of Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Description:
Considers the field of children’s and young adult literature; literary genres, major literary awards, leading representative authors, historical and recent trends. Includes topics of cultural diversity and reading promotion. EDLM 436 and EDLM 536 are layered courses, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

List and define the seven genres of children’s literature and YA literature and know books in each genre.
Identify leading authors and their books in the various areas of children’s and YA literature.
Recognize and list major illustrators of children’s literature.
Promote children’s literature and reading.
Identify literature from various cultural groups around the world and compare different version of fairytales.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/19/12

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