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ENGL262

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Children's and Young Adult Literature

Writing StudiesArts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Develop a critical understanding and appreciation of the role children’s and young adult literature play in literacy and identity development. Students engage with diverse books in terms of genre, format, and representation, and apply course concepts to critique the literary and artistic components of class texts. Students examine the social, cultural and historical contexts that influence various aspects of children’s and young adult literature, such as writing, illustration, publication, instruction, and censorship. Although this course is intended primarily for students preparing for a career in education, everyone is welcome.  

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

Distribution Area(s)

Humanities

Multicultural

Yes

Quarterly Offerings

Last Updated

2026-09-01

Formerly Known As

ENGL 262 Children's Literature

CIP Code

23.0101 - English Language and Literature, General.