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LIT 114H - Children's and Adolescent Literature Honors

Unit(s): 3

Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU (*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: LIT 114 or LIT 114H)

This course is an introduction to children’s and adolescent literature in its three general literary forms: the short story (including myths, legends, fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel, and poetry. Stress is placed upon critical thinking, critical reading, and composing. The course explores works of children’s literature from ancient times to the present, analyzes the literary elements of these works, assesses their value for both children and adults, and examines the historical periods and cultural environments in which they were written. This course is beneficial for English majors, students planning to transfer to a university, parents, and future elementary and secondary teachers. This course is designed for students eligible for the Honors Program.

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