Academics

ENG 210 — Children's Literature

English

3 Credits

This course provides the opportunity to study literary concepts and purposes in writings designed primarily for, but not confined to, young minds. The heritage of children’s literature is considered in relation to selected representative works, both traditional and recent. Also considered are the uses, presentation, and critical evaluation of children’s literature from a multi-cultural, nonsexist and international perspective. This course addresses English standards for teachers in early childhood and elementary education:

  • children’s and young adult literature,
  • genres, literary elements, and literary techniques.

Requirements and Prerequsites

Offered

  • Spring