ENG 220 - Introduction to Literature for Children and Young Adults

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Introduces themes and conventions of literature written for children and adolescents from at least three different genres, such as picture books, folktales, fairytales, fables, comics, short stories, novels, poetry, film, and drama. Examines the gendered, political, cultural, and ideological dimensions of literature written for children. Engages discussion as to influences that determine what’s appropriate and inappropriate for children and youth to read. Course may be organized historically, chronologically, thematically, culturally, or ideologically.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 121; or WR 115 or higher, with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.