ED 673 : CHILD & ADOLESCENT LITERATURE

This course focuses on different genres of literature for children and adolescents. Students will learn how to select and interpret the quality of reading material at different reading levels. In addition, the course emphasizes how literature plays a role in improving literacy acquisition of students. Topics include: (a) multicultural literature, (b) censorship and protocols, (c) creating life-long readers, and {d) integrating literature into the classroom. The course explores recent research and practice associated with children and adolescent literature.