ED 230 - Adolescent Literature

This course is an exploration of the many facets of literature with an emphasis on ways to effectively incorporate adolescent literature in the classroom curriculum. Developing and using a sociocultural lens, students will think critically as they explore such topics as influential authors, educational consultants and experts, considerations for evaluating and selecting literature for the classroom, and themes and motifs in the genre. This course provides an introduction to a balanced reading program, emphasizing selection of text based on instructional purpose.

Four credits.