ENGL122 — Intro. to Children’s Literature
ENGL 122 - Intro. to Children’s Literature ENGL 122 - Intro. to Children’s Literature 5 Credits Survey of children’s literature from a variety of world cultures, including both oral and written traditions such as fairy tales, fantasy, picture books, novels and poetry. Examination of literary, psychological, educational and cultural influences and contexts. Course Note Previously LIT 110. Fees Quarters Typically all Online Designed to Serve Students interested in literature, child development, cultural influences, and teaching. Active Date 2011-08-15 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area I Course Outline 1. Oral tradition across cultures: myths, legends, folk tales from Western and Nonwestern traditions. 2. Effect of cross-cultural contexts on shaping and interpreting children’s literature. 3. Race, Class, and Gender issues in children’s literature. 4. Effect of changing purpose of children’s literature on selection. 5. Written Traditions: H. C. Andersen, J. Swift, L. Carroll, C. S. Lewis, F. Baum; M. L’Engle. 6. Survey of Picture Books: illustrators and authors. 7. Modern Interpretation: literary, psychological, feminist (Bettelheim, J. Campbell, R. Sale, U. LeGuin, C.S. Lewis). Student Learning