CHILDRENS LITERATURE (ENG 232)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring

Faculty

Dr. Kimberly RogersShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Kimberly Rogers

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Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Michelle Howard HarrellShow MyInfo popup for Michelle Howard Harrell

MHARRE@rcc.mass.edu

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (1/22/2020 - 5/15/2020) Location: MAIN 3 447

Description

PREREQUISITE: ENG 102, or co-requisite

This course will provide a survey of children's literature from a cross-cultural perspective. Students will develop a framework for evaluating the texts for literary and artistic quality and will examine the value system projected by individual literary works. The course will introduce students to relevant children's literature collections and reference materials. Finally, students will learn to apply critical concepts to other forms of media directed at children, including, film, television, magazines, and computer games.