Catalog Info
Effective Term
Winter 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Intro Child Literature
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces the forms, themes, history, and uses of literature written for children ages three to twelve. Students learn to evaluate and select literature critically and understand its use in preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms. Genres to be studied include traditional fiction/folktales, contemporary realistic fiction, picture books, fantasy/science fiction, historical fiction, biography, nonfiction, and poetry/verse.
Pre-requisites
ENG-132 with a C grade or better (Note: A C- grade is not transferable and is not accepted by some programs at HFC.)
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
- Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
General Education Categories
- Humanities and Fine Arts