Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

illustrations' contributions to the story. Be aware of teaching strategies that promote culturally responsive instruction. Show awareness of the way diverse cultures have been and are portrayed in children's literature. Be able to locate and use selection aids to identify books that meet the needs of children. Have begun building a personal library of children's books and professional books in the field. Be familiar with various Internet sites related to children's literature as well as other literature-related media such as CD-ROMs. DVDs, videotapes, audiotapes, and films. Be familiar with seminal research studies showing the benefits of reading literature aloud to children, teaching reading with literature (literature-based instruction) and using literature across the curriculum. Instructor: John Hansen Office: Virtual Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 319-572-6744 Email : john.p.hansen@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: The course is online and located on the learning management system of Blackboard. Textbook(s) – Please purchase immediately: Title: Essentials of Children's Literature Author: Lynch-Brown, C. & Tomlinson, C.M., 6th ed. Publisher: Allyn and Bacon Edition/Year: 2008 ISBN-13: 978-0-205-52032-9 Additional information: none Type: Required resource Title: Charlotte's Web & The Tale of Peter Rabbit Author: E.B. White and Beatrix Potter Publisher: Harper Collins and F. Warne & Co. ISBN: 0-06-441093-5 0-7232-4770-6 Additional information: none Type: Required resource Title: Where the Wild Things Are Author: Maurice Sendak Publisher: Harper Trophy ISBN-13: 978-06-443178-1