ENGLT 370 - Children and Literature

    Recent Professors
    Denise M. Engler
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
    Spring 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is a survey of high-quality literature, past and present, created for children (ages 0-12), and of the criteria for selecting, evaluating, and discussing children's literature. It includes discussion of the history of children's literature and current issues such as censorship, literacy, multiculturalism, and diversity. This course is intended for prospective teachers, early childhood education (ECE) majors, librarians, parents, those interested in writing or publishing children's books, and those who enjoy children's literature. It includes reading to children.