MDS 107 - Children's Literature and Storytelling

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Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. Books are the major means of transmitting our literary heritage from one generation to the next. Literature plays a strong role in helping us understand and value our cultural heritage. Developing positive attitudes toward our own culture and the cultures of others is necessary for social and personal development. Adults have the responsibility to help children become aware of the enchantment in books. They are responsible for providing books and transmitting the literary heritage contained in nursery rhymes, traditional tales, and great novels. Through this children's literature course, students will be introduced to the various values of literature for children and the importance of considering children's stages of development when selecting literature. Offered fall semester.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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