Research and Survey of Texts for Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

This course surveys developmental trends in texts for children and adolescents. Students will become knowledgeable about the theoretical and practical aspects of the study of the texts (both digital and print) available for youth and adolescents. Candidates will explore their own assumptions about text and the relationship to literacy development. Course participants will explore strategies for integrating diverse print and non-print texts into the school curricula in ways that support youth and adolescent literacy development.