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Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives

EDU-2075   Literature for Children   3 Credits
 
Survey of historical and contemporary literature for children. Topics include who and what defines literature as 'for children' and how books impact children's lives personally, socially, and educationally. Examines censorship and the selection of books for children.
 
    1. Discuss the importance of children’s literature for social emotional development, academic readiness, and cultural competence.
    2. Analyze and discuss a variety of books representing the major categories of children's literature, as well as the classics.
    3. Analyze and discuss a range of books that portray the experiences of individuals with diverse backgrounds in terms of culture, language, race, ethnicity, gender, familial constructs, socioeconomic conditions, religion, age, and abilities.
    4. Identify and discuss criteria and resources for the evaluation of children's books and apply these criteria to evaluate books read during the course.
    5. Develop strategies to make literature available and engaging to children.
    5. Examine current issues in children’s literature, including the censorship of children's books, and formulate a personal philosophy regarding children's intellectual freedom.
    6. Summarize historical and cultural trends in children's literature, including the significance of landmark titles.


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