ENG 2460 - Introduction to Children’s Literature

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021 or permission of instructor

Description: This course is intended for students who have a general interest in the subject of children’s literature, that is, writing intended for an audience ranging from pre-readers to early adolescents. The course surveys the genres and the history of such literature, including various oral traditions, children’s fiction and poetry, and current issues concerning children’s literature. Students develop their abilities to understand, analyze, appreciate, and critique children’s literature.

General Studies: Arts and Humanities

Guaranteed Transfer: GT-AH2