RDL 510 - Children’s & Young Adult Literature

This course will provide an overview to children’s and young adult literature . Literature has become a powerful force in language arts instruction, engaging a wide array of learners from all backgrounds and levels of ability. With children’s and young adult literature as the focus, this course will examine effective instructional models that integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and presenting. The course will explore how literature can be used to address socio-emotional issues. A variety of genres will be explored including picture books, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction including traditional literature (myths, folktales, fairy tales), historical fiction, and realistic fiction with a focus on multicultural texts.

Credits: 3