Teaching Literature

Catalog description

This course involves exploration of theory, research, and practice in the teaching and learning of literature to students in Grades 9-12. It is intended for master's and doctoral students - experienced teachers enrolled in MU's English Education graduate program. This course addresses selected Common Core Standards, and focuses on an integrated approach to the teaching of literature and some nonfiction. Texts include novels, short stories, poems, literary nonfiction, and plays. The teaching of critical thinking, research skills, and technology are integrated into these experiences. This course promotes the use of various teaching and learning practices. The course is divided into the following major sections: 1) Introductions of Class Members; 2) Theories of Teaching Literature in the Classroom; and 3) Trying Out Theories on Selected Literature. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Recommended: This is a recommended course for early in a master's program