ENG/295 - Children's Literature
Course Description
This course examines literature for children. Through an overview of a variety of genres and topics, students will develop an understanding of literature for young readers.
This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.
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Course Objectives
Children’s Poetry
- Identify the classic works of children’s poetry.
- Describe rhythms, moods, images, and patterns in classic children’s poetry.
- Explain how poems can instill an appreciation for animals and the natural world in children.
- Analyze how poems can stimulate the imagination of children.
Picture Books
- Describe key attributes of children’s alphabets, chapbooks, and picture books.
- Explain the importance of illustration in children’s literature.
Fables, Folktales, Myths, and Legends
- Identify the classic fables, folktales, myths, and legends, from around the world.
- Explain the moral purposes of fables and folktales for children.
- Discuss the history and cultural significance of myths and legends.
Fiction
- Identify major works of fiction for children.
- Explain how fiction helps children develop imagination and emotional maturity.
Issues in Children’s Literature
- Analyze issues in children’s literature.
- Explain how children’s literature helps children develop character.
- Explain the value of teaching children’s literature.
Notes
A prerequisite is required for this course. The purpose of a prerequisite is to ensure students have the knowledge and/or skills needed to be successful in the course. Students are required to provide proof of prerequisite during the enrollment/registration process. To meet to a course prerequisite requirement, a student must have successfully completed the prerequisite course at University of Phoenix, provide proof via transcript of completing a comparable course (at least 75% match) or higher level course with at least a grade of C at another institution or have a University of Phoenix approved Student Appeal on file with the University.
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Prerequisites
- ENG/110 – Critical Reading and Composition OR
- a minimum of 3 college credits of College Composition
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