EDU-201: Literature for Children and Young Adults

This course will survey the genres of children and young adult literature. Preservice teachers will: learn how an author uses the elements of literature (plot and structure, characters, setting, point of view, language and style, and theme) to create literary work; learn how to identify characteristics of fiction and nonfiction and literary genres (folk literature, poetry, essays, plays, short stories, and novels); and learn how to use a variety of creative dramatics (improvisation, mimicry, pantomime, role playing, and storytelling). Prerequisites: EDU 100 and must have a satisfactory background check prior to taking this course. (Must be taken before admission to the Teacher Education Program.)