Harry Potter and Children's Literature

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

Students will examine British literature related to J.K. Rowling's novels. Students will be asked to relate what they learn from other children's literature to the characters, plot, and themes of the Harry Potter novels and will have the opportunity to perform a variety of critical analyses of a social/cultural phenomenon with progressive young adult literature. Additionally, students will explore the film versions of all novels discussed to analyze and critique the adaptations. This is a weekend course that includes week-long travel to the United Kingdom where students will engage in the stories in an experiential journey of local UK sites, studios, and museums. [3]