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Teaching Young Adult Literature

General

Prefix

ENGL

Course Number

454

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

English

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Theory, background and reading of young adult literature. Focus on genres and reading strategies, including options for teaching grades 5-12.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Distinguish among the various genres of Young Adult Literature (YAL).

Outcome

Analyze and interpret fiction using common elements of literature.

Outcome

Evaluate various texts for age appropriateness, quality, and diversity.

Outcome

Examine professional resources related to YAL.

Outcome

Construct teaching activities/plans to deepen students' understanding of literary texts.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Young adult literature as a genre. 10% Contemporary issues in young adult literature. 15% Multicultural representation in young adult literature. 10% Historical backgrounds and development of young adult literature. 15% Study of adolescent identity and psychology in relation to literature. 10% Interpreting texts as readers and writers in light of fictional elements (narrative point of view, imagery, tone, etc.). 10% Analytic writing. 10% Research skills into contexts or teaching strategies. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

ENGL454 is a completion requirement for: