ENGL 2335 - Multi-Cultural Child/Young Adult Literature (HU, GC)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement and is an approved Global & Cultural Perspectives course. For students who love children and reading or have an interest in elementary education, child development, or parenthood in a global society that recognizes and supports diversity. Teaches the historical development of children's literature throughout the world; examines literary elements such as characterization, plot, and style; focuses on multicultural and international literature for children in a broad spectrum of literary genres such as realistic fiction, picture books, poetry, traditional literature, past and present. Students will critically examine themes and issues relating specifically to multicultural and international literature. Course offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze orally and in written form literary aspects of multi-cultural children's and young adult literatures including plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, and figurative language. 2. Compare and differentiate the characteristics of quality vs. subpar multi-cultural children's and young adult literature from various literary genres. 3. Critique works of multi-cultural children's and young adult literature in order to select the best multi-cultural literature to engage and meet the needs of children and young adults. 4. Investigate current issues and trends in multi-cultural children's and young adult literature and formulate informed personal positions regarding these issues and trends.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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