ENGLT 370

Children and Literature

This course is a survey of high-quality literature, past and present, created for children, and of the criteria for selecting, evaluating, and discussing children’s literature. It includes discussion of the history of children’s literature and current issues such as censorship, literacy, multiculturalism, and diversity. This course is intended for prospective teachers, early childhood education (ECE) majors, librarians, parents, those interested in writing or publishing children’s books, and those who enjoy children’s literature. It includes reading to children in a formal group setting.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC