ENGL 2330 - Children's Literature (HU, GC)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. For students who love children and reading or who have an interest in elementary education, child development, or parenthood. Teaches the historical development of children's literature; examines literary elements, such as characterization, plot, and style; focuses on a broad spectrum of literary genres in children's literature, such as realistic fiction, picture books, poetry, and informational books; and acquaints students with major authors and illustrators of children's literature, past and present. Students will create a file of all books and stories read in addition to tests, quizzes, and papers on textbook readings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze orally and in written form literary aspects of children's literature including plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, and figurative language. 2. Compare and differentiate the characteristics of quality vs. subpar children's literature of various literary genres. 3. Critique works of children's literature in order to select the best literature to engage and meet the needs of children. 4. Investigate current issues and trends in children's literature and formulate informed personal positions regarding these issues and trends. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

• GC - Global & Cultural Perspectives

• HU - Literature and Humanities

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