Description
This is an introduction to the genre of Young Adult Literature. This class will examine the history of Young Adult Literature and discuss a range of Young Adult texts written by award- winning authors. The class will discuss these texts from the perspectives of genre, theme, form, and personal interpretation. Class discussions will focus on textual analysis, interpretation through close reading of the assigned novels, and exploration of the concept of adolescent identity. This course will also explore issues that concern scholars interested in the study of Young Adult Literature, such as censorship and the role of culturally relevant texts. This class will also examine theories and effective strategies for the teaching of Young Adult Literature. Assessment will include the quality of class discussion, a final examination, and analytic essays.