MENG 6120 - Teaching Traditional and Contemporary Young Adult Literature

Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]

This course provides a broad, practical background in young adult literature, both traditional and contemporary, with emphasis on current theories and methods in literature pedagogy. Selection and evaluation of texts that appeal to young adults, reading strategies, censorship, themes and genres will be given special attention. Prerequisite: MED 6050 Curriculum Design, Evaluation, Assessment (3) must be taken prior to MENG 5210G/6120. We strongly recommend that MENG 6110 Writing for Teachers (3) or MENG 6230 Wasatch Range Writing Project Summer Institutes (3) be taken prior to MENG 5210G/6120. MENG 5210G and MENG 6120 must be taken concurrently. Permission of instructor required to register.