Children's Literature

3 credits

Historical survey of literature written for and about children, in genres such as poems, short stories, fairy tales, novels, and treatises, covering a full range of modes from didactic to realistic to fantasy. At least 35% of class time involves practice-based instruction in critical analysis, essay writing and research. Prerequisite: One of ENGL 109, ENGL 112, ENGL 114, ENGL 150, ENGL 151, ENGL 153, ENGL 154, ENGL 155, ENGL 156.