Course code:

ED1017

Level:

I - Introductory

Class size limit:

12

Lab fee:

10

Typically offered:

Yearly

Students will learn about the history of and current trends in Young Adult Literature. Young adult literature is one of the strongest areas of publishing in America currently. For example in 2014 The Fault in Our Stars was the best selling print and ebook work in America. Exposure to young adult literature will allow pre-service teachers to have an overview of current titles that can be used in or out of class, while students not interested in teaching will have opportunities to stretch their reading and writing canon. Assignments will include reading both academic and trade books as well as articles. Students will learn through a variety of methods from class discussion to preparing class lectures. They will be in touch with professional young adult writers, and they will also have choice in a term-long project that will be done throughout the trimester. Evaluation is on a continual basis as the course is structured to allow students to demonstrate growth over the course of the trimester. There will be rubrics for class participation and assignments, and students will complete self-evaluations.

Prerequisites:

None.

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