ENGL-210 Childrens Literature

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
This course focuses on the origins and development of children’s literature, from preschool nursery rhymes and picture books to the stories, myths, legends, and other tales that children read independently in the elementary grades. Through critical reading and analysis of children’s literature, students will explore distinctive genres and their characteristics; the nature and function of illustrations; how texts address social issues and contemporary challenges; and
possible uses in the elementary classroom.

Course Outcomes

Describe the history of children’s literature and its genres
Apply critical thinking to the analysis of children’s literature
Develop clear and coherent written arguments that analyze and interpret children’s literature
Examine children’s literature through a lens of global and cultural awareness
Participate constructively in discussions focused on the analysis and appreciation of children’s literature