Children's Literature and Media

Catalog description

This course surveys a wide variety of literature and media created for children in order to develop understanding and appreciation. Students will become familiar with: various genres and their characteristics; ways children's literature and media is used to develop literacy; notable authors and illustrators; ways to critically analyze literature and media from diverse perspectives. Students will keep a literature log, share books with children, investigate websites, discuss literature and media, and write papers. Includes 10 hours of field experience.