Multicultural Children's Literature (Diversity)
General
Prefix
ED
Course Number
374
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Description
Examines cultural and religious differences and similarities, contributions of women and minority groups to literature and the social issues and forces of discrimination.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
Yes
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze and describe diversity in children's/young adolescent literature.
Outcome
Locate scholarly resources related to children's literature/young adult literature and review various perspectives for using them in classroom teaching.
Outcome
Distinguish among major award-winning books (Coretta Scott King, Pura Belpre Award, Mildred L. Batchelder Award, Lambda Literary Award, etc.) and develop a knowledge base of current authors, poets, illustrators and publishers of children's literature/young adult literature.
Outcome
Describe the literary merit of current children's books/young adult literature.
Outcome
Demonstrate the importance between critical literacy and children's literacy development.