ENGL 0045. Young Adult Literature
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
An examination of high quality literary works written for for young adults, including discussion of literary form, the criteria for selection, practice in presentation and analysis, and aesthetic appreciation in young readers.Includes the discussion of the history of young adult literature and current issues such as censorship, literacy, multiculturalism, and diversity. May include representative writers such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Twain, and Tolkien as well as contemporary, diverse writers such as Angelou, Lowry, Rowling, Salinger, and Zusak. (CSU, UC)
ENGL 0045 - Young Adult Literature
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: An examination of high quality literary works written for for young adults, including discussion of literary form, the criteria for selection, practice in presentation and analysis, and aesthetic appreciation in young readers.Includes the discussion of the history of young adult literature and current issues such as censorship, literacy, multiculturalism, and diversity. May include representative writers such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Twain, and Tolkien as well as contemporary, diverse writers such as Angelou, Lowry, Rowling, Salinger, and Zusak. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe and evaluate outstanding literary achievements of young adult literature using concepts such as theme, plot, character, style, point of view, and genre. Analyze controversies associated with criticism of young adult literature, such as censorship, literacy, multiculturalism, and diversity. Describe and explain adolescent psychosocial development and other issues as they are raised by young adult literature. Analyze historical and cultural influences in literature for young adults. Course Content Outline I. Analyze literary elements such as theme, plot, character, style, and genre II. Reading interests ages 11 through 18 A. Literary themes concerned with adolescent psychosocial development, including the search for identity B. Methods of encouraging independent reading C. Literature versus popular media D. Creative Writing III. Sources for materials A. Using community libraries and building one's own B. Book reviews C. Book awards listings IV. Examination of the literature itself, reading selections from a variety of genres A. Classic Fiction B. Contemporary Fiction C. Non-Fiction D. Poetry E. Drama V. Evaluation of Literature A. Analyze historical, cultural, and contemporary influences B. Evaluate corresponding literary criticism C. Analyze controversies associated with adolescent literature Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze outstanding literary achievements of young adult literature using concepts such as theme, plot, character, style, and genre; 2. Develop and apply criteria for the evaluation of literary achievement, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama; 3. Evaluate literature which meets specific developmental needs of adolescents; 4. Analyze cultural and historical influences in literature for adolescents; 5. Assess the contemporary relevance of literature studied; 6. Analyze political, multicultural, and censorship controversies associated with criticism of young adult literature; 7. Assess various sources for literature and literary criticism materials; 8. Identify and analyze adolescent psychosocial development and the various issues correlating with literature raised within this age group; and 9. Evaluate the writing style, genres, awards, and historical backgrounds of various authors of young adult literature. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments College level reading regularly assigned. Actual novels may vary semester to semester, but collegiate text is required. 1. Read novels Robinson Crusoe and Gulliver's Travels. Analyze the literary devices the authors use in these adventure stories. 2. Compare and contrast The Color Purple and Joy Luck Club as representations of multicultural themes in contemporary literature. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Papers analyzing various young adult novels regularly assigned. Research essay on author(s) or genre assigned. Journal 1. Journal Entry: Discuss the power of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to engage your emotions and imagination. How does it succeed or fail in deepening your sympathetic understanding of humans? 2. Research the life of author Maya Angelou with special focus on her novel I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. 3. Write an analysis of The Odyssey, focusing on the criteria of the hero's quest. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Present literary analyses to class. Complete exams and quizzes. Complete a final project directly related to adolescent literature. Complete and present group project on a literature-based activity. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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