An introduction to reading and analyzing literature of special interest. The offerings vary each semester, but all focus on important themes and sub-genres in literature. Students will respond critically to fiction, poetry, and drama of different contexts through class discussion and written work. These contexts may include different world views, politics, classes, ethnicity, races, genders, and sexual orientations. Please see the Department’s webpage for current offerings. Three class hours. (SUNY-H)
Service Project (ENG 106-001): Students work together to create children's books for kids around the world living in challenging circumstances with limited educational opportunities. (15 hours - Option) S-09
ENG 215 - Children's Literature
Course Number:
ENG 215
Course Title:
Children's Literature
Credits:
3 Credits
Description:
A survey of classic and contemporary children's works from Aesop to Rowling. Students will analyze a variety of different genres such as fables, poems, myths, fairy tales, picture books, and novels with themes such as evil, escape, individuality, and the demands of society. Critical approaches such as historical, psychological, feminist, and Marxist theories may be discussed and applied to texts. Three class hours. (SUNY-H)
Service Project (ENG 215-008): Students work together to create children's books for kids around the world living in challenging circumstances with limited educational opportunities. (15 hours - Option) S-09