RLL 528 Diverse Perspectives in Youth Literature, PreK-12

This course provides in-depth study of high quality PreK-12 literature representing marginalized, oppressed, and under/misrepresented communities in the U.S. and abroad. It emphasizes selection, critical analysis, discussion, and classroom use of literature by and about people of diverse ethnic, racial and linguistic backgrounds. Other foci include representations of gender, sexual orientation, differing abilities, socio-political aspects, religion, and regional lifestyles. Guidelines for selecting/evaluating texts in traditional, audio, and digital formats are provided, and for texts that are translated, bilingual, or in global languages. The course fosters the use of digital resources and social networking with literature, while also developing literacy leadership conducive to curricular transformation and social action/change. Pre-requisite(s): Graduate standing; RLL 520 or equivalent entry-level children's literature course. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3