Literature-Based Reading Methods for Adolescents

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Prerequisites: Must have at least sophomore standing. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Must be admitted to the college as a declared major or minor. Focuses on techniques for using classic, contemporary, and multiethnic literature of all genres to support reading instruction in grades 4 through 12. Emphasizes the developmental nature of reading preferences and comprehension, the application of reader-response theory to the selection and design of teaching strategies and materials, the potential use of literature across the curriculum, and criteria for selecting and evaluating trade books for young adults.