ENGL 238 — Children's Literature
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 110 and ENGL 120 . Typically Offered: FALLSPR This course is an introductory survey of literature for children from infancy through puberty. Through the readings of picture books, poetry, folklore, fantasy, realistic fiction, biography, and informational books, students will gain an awareness of the history, genre, and theme in children's literature and develop an enjoyment and appreciation of children's literature. In their reading, students will also develop a familiarity with important authors and illustrators as they confront such issues as racism, sexism, multiculturalism, and censorship.
Prerequisites: ENGL 110, ENGL 120