EDRD 4409:Young Adult Literature: Cross-Curricular Approaches for Diverse Learners

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 2110 and one of the following ENGL 2110, ENGL 2111, ENGL 2112, ENGL 2120, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2131, ENGL 2132, ENGL 2300
This course provides an understanding for selecting and using diverse young adult literature in middle grades classrooms. It examines reading and writing theories and introduces students to various methodologies for teaching literature. It acquaints students with a reading and writing experience using diverse literary works for adolescents, introduces students to book selection aids and electronic database media resources for middle grades environments.