Children's Literature (HUM212)

(06/06/2022-08/15/2022)

Course Description

This course introduces students to the realm of literature for children. Through studying, reading, listening to and using books and poems, students develop sensitivity to qualities in literature which are meaningful to children. This courses guides students in the development and application of criteria for evaluating children’s literature. In addition, students will be introduced to the major areas of controversy such as children’s reading, racism, sexism, preferences, censorship, and fairy tales.

3 Credits
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG101 or higher

Course Section Description

Online course with asynchronous meetings via Brightspace (https://learn.urbancollege.edu). Students will need their UCB email account to gain access starting on the first day of class.