EDU 220 Children’s Literature for Educators

This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of trade books written for children from preschool through adolescence. Emphasis is on the identification, selection, and evaluation of high quality literature in different formats and genres appropriate for the developmental stages of each age group. Attention is given to the preK-8 literacy environment, as well as literature representing a range of children’s and adolescents’ diverse needs, interests, and backgrounds. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 101. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Distribution

GenEd-Humanities