Children's Literature

In this course we will study fiction and non-fiction literature intended for children. We will analyze various aspects of the literature, including some elements of structure, patterns, genre, social stereotyping and social roles of different texts and writers. Strategies for maximizing the use of children' literature in the EFL classroom will also be discussed. Participants in this class will read and interact with a variety of different types of children' literature. Students will be responsible for presenting information on texts selected from Newbery Medal winners, juvenile picture series and picture books. This course will be conducted in seminar/workshop format and lecture format as well.