ED 5090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults

In this course students will explore and analyze a variety of contemporary literature genres (poetry, fiction, non-fiction), in the context of content areas to which children, adolescents, and young adults are currently exposed. Through reading, analysis and critical evaluation, students will use a variety of forms of communication, including writing, speaking, and listening to convey the essence of the literature to share this with students within the class and beyond. (3 credits)