LIB 5195 - Critical Issues in Literature and Media (3)

When Offered: On Demand
Through readings, discussions, guest speakers and written assignments, students will become familiar with and formulate positions on the most critical issues of the children and youth literature field including national and international issues, ethnic and diversity issues, peace and social justice issues, new digital formats, age appropriateness, professional associations and awards, needs of children vs. needs of publishers, and determination of quality in fiction and nonfiction.
Prerequisite: an undergraduate or graduate level course in children or young adult literature.