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Lib 428/528 Children's Literature (3 credits)
Materials grades K-5. Traditional genres such as picture books, traditional tales, modern realism, romance, adventure, mystery, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, biography, poetry and nonfiction. Study of literature focusing on cultural diversity.
Lib 529 Young Adult Literature (3 credits)
A survey of books and nonbook materials suitable for students of junior and senior high school age. Emphasis on selection and evaluation of books, adolescent reading interests, and reading guidance for curricular and personal needs. (Required)
Lib 532 Multicultural Literature, K-12 (3 credits)
An introduction to contemporary multicultural literature, fiction and nonfiction, for use with early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school students. Emphasis is on the selection, evaluation, and utilization of literature in the classroom and library media center. (Required)
Lib 502, 506, or 509 Final Project/Practicum (3 credits)
This is an independent study course to be arranged with your adviser. Prerequisite: Completion of most of the coursework for the Graduate Certificate in Children's and Young Adult Literature. (Required)
Must take one of the following:
Lib 533 Global Literature (3 credits)
An introduction to global literature for use at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. An overview of contemporary children's and young adult literature set in either the present or historical periods in countries around the world. Emphasis is on the identification, reading, discussion, and utilization of various genres that support the curriculum in schools.
Lib 592 Contemporary Children's and Young Adult Literature (3 credits)
An analysis and study of contemporary children's and young adult literature. A study of trends and styles in modern literature. Includes picture books, fiction, and nonfiction. Contemporary authors and illustrators featured. Prerequisite: Lib 428/528 or equivalent.
A variety of 1-credit electives will be taught each year. Not every elective will be offered every year.
Lib 508 Literature for At-Risk Students (1 credit)
The presentation of at-risk students in children's and young adult literature. Resources for selection of materials and incorporation into the curriculum.
Lib 508 Children's Literature on Film and Video (1 credit)
Overview of contemporary children's and young adult cinema for students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Resources for selection and evaluation considerations.
Lib 508 Multicultural Storytelling (1 credit)
Selection and use of stories from diverse cultures in the classroom and library. Emphasis is on sharing the oral tradition in storytelling and creative dramatics.
Lib 508 Picture Books and Information Literacy (1 credit)
The focus is on using fiction and nonfiction picture books to integrate information literacy skills into curricular areas. Students create interdisciplinary units of study integrating library skills and content areas.
Lib 508 Information Literacy and Online Searching (1 credit)
Approaches for improving online information searching skills for school library media specialists. Selection of databases, advanced search strategy techniques, and methods for teaching information literacy skills to K-12 students.
Lib 508 Special Learners in Library Media Centers (1 credit)
Accommodations for special needs students in elementary, middle, and high school library media centers. Selection, modification, and matching of books for appropriate reading levels. Communication skills and bibliotherapeutic approaches.
Lib 508 Children's Book Conference (3 credits)
Participate in a week of lectures, workshops, and critique sessions that focus on the craft of writing, writing for the educational market, poetry, young adult fiction, and dealing with writer's block.