ENG 295 - Children's Literature

Institution:

Dean College

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Description:

This course surveys children's literature in the age-range preschool through 4th grade, including picture storybooks, books to begin on, folktales, poetry, fantasy fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, biography, and informational non-fiction. Emphasis is placed on selection criteria, literary criteria, and literary appreciation. Several children's novels are included. The textbook is about children's literature, while outside and reserved reading brings students to actual children's books. Assignments cover reading about literature, analyzing children's books, creative writing and projects, and composing a final book project. Prerequisite: ENG 111 or permission of instruc tor. Offered every fall semester. Fulfills general education literature elective requiremen

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dean.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 541-1900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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