EDU 2023 - Literature for Children

Institution:

University of the Ozarks

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Description:

This course deals with the history and development of children's literature. The criteria used for selection of quality children's books and a study of their authors and illustrators will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on picture books, traditional literature, fantasy, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, biography, multicultural, and the various awards given for children's literature. The course focuses on reader response approaches to narrative and expository reading and preparing students to read both narrative and expository text to include the strategies, practices, and processes which enhance the learner's ability to interact with texts critically as concepts, skills, and cognition levels are developed. Authentic assessments in response to reading will also be addressed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ozarks.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 979-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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