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Course Prefix/Number/Title:
ENGL 238 Children’s Literature
Number of credits:
3
Course Description:
ENGL 238 Children's Literature
The study of texts suitable for reading by elementary-age school children, with emphasis on the
analysis of literary characteristics which determine age-appropriateness
Pre-/Co-requisites:
none
Course Objectives: Upon completing this class, students will be able to
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Identify literary characteristics of children’s books to determine age-appropriateness
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Identify genres of children’s literature
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Discuss, analyze, and write about children books with the concepts and terminology used
by professionals who study, create, catalog, or review children’s literature
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Use MLA guidelines accurately to cite sources.
Instructor:
Gary Albrightson
Office:
Thatcher Addition 2207
Office Hours:
10:00 Mon, Wed, Friday