ENGL 120 - Introduction to Children’s Literature

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: An exploration of literature written for children including fairytales, picture books, myths, poetry and fiction for preschool and school age children and adolescents. Readings will include works from cultures from throughout the world.

Prerequisite: None.
Distribution Requirements:

Humanities Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand formal and stylistic conventions in Children’s Literature
Understand the interaction between literature and culture
Understand the importance of Children’s Literature within literary history

Course Contents

History of Children’s Literature
Genres of Children’s Literature: poetry, fairytales, myths, picture books, early reading books, young adult fiction.

Instructional Units: 5