ENGL 205: Children�s Literature II: From Hell to Heaven and Everything in Between. From medieval to modern times, this course traces the development of literature enjoyed by and written for children. Early works include the �Hell-fire� tales of the Puritans to the Golden Age stories of the nineteenth century. We explore landmark novels such as Louisa May Alcott�s Little Women, Robert Louis Stevenson�s Treasure Island, and Lucy Maud Montgomery�s Anne of Green Gables. We�ll also examine the social issues and controversies provoked by poetry, picture books, and prose.
Prerequisites: A �C� or better in English 110/111 or English 112/114 or equivalent.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- recognize trends in the history of children’s literature up to the present day;
- think critically about scholarly arguments related to children’s literature and be able to discuss them accordingly via oral presentations, in-class discussions, written critiques, and a research essay;
- analyze the critical issues surrounding children’s literature (ex. censorship, gender roles, etc.);
- conduct scholarly research on a children’s literature subject; and
- develop an awareness of and sensitivity to different theories and critical approaches to the field of children’s literature.
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