Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteSPAN 203 F with a grade of C or better or Pass Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area C2DescriptionThis is an introductory course in children's literature of Spanish-speaking countries and books for children and adolescents published in Spanish by Hispanic authors. The focus is on the genres that constitute Spanish children's literature, from its multiple origins in folklore to contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama and picture books. The course enables students to identify representative and meritorious texts in Spanish that reflect the cultural background, interests, values and concerns of Spanish-speaking children. It also provides extensive practice in oral and written expression through analysis, discussion and interpretation of Hispanic literature and culture. This course is recommended for high-intermediate students, as well as teachers in K-12. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE 