Children’s Literature in a Diverse World

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Three hours lecture/discussion per week Prerequisite(s): ENGL 105 or equivalent An inquiry into children’s literature. Students analyze works by diverse authors in multiple genres, including fiction and nonfiction, poetry, picture books, non-fiction, and traditional literature. Focus will be on critical reading of materials appropriate for grades K-6 as well as analysis of literary elements and structural features, and the author’s craft. Students examine societal values transmitted through children’s literature. Projects include analytical papers, author studies, and creative projects.