MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: English

C.	Course Number and Title: ENGL 2075 Children’s Literature

D.	Course Coordinator: Pat Herb

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: ENGL 1030 (with a C- or better)

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Essentials of Children’s Literature

Authors: Kathy G. Short, Carol Lynch-Brown, and Carl M. Tomlinson

Copyright Year: 2014

Edition: Eighth

ISBN: 9780133066739

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This is a survey course in which students study the historical and contemporary elements of literature intended for children, including: picture books, traditional tales, novels of realism and fantasy, nonfiction and poetry. Attention is also paid to content and issues in multicultural and international books for children.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and cultural value which produces children’s literature.	Analytical essays (weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, and 13). Quizzes throughout the term.
Demonstrate increased mastery of techniques used to analyze a text.	Analytical essays (weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, and 13).
Demonstrate the ability to do accurate critical reading, writing and discussion of genres of children’s literature.	Analytic essays (weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, and 13). Class discussions.
Demonstrate increased familiarity with the genres of children’s literature.	Analytic essays weeks (2, 4, 6, 9, 11, and 13).
Demonstrate the relationship between critical thinking, reading, and writing techniques and show skill in finding, evaluating and using source material to support and develop ideas.	Assigned papers (weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13), class discussion throughout the semester, and presentations (weeks 10 and 16).
Use electronic technology in the research and writing process including library catalogs and databases and Internet search tools and reference sources.	Use of Internet tools for research and use of word processing and editing tools for composition and revision and collaboration (weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13).

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Introduction to Children’s Literature and the History of Children’s Literature (Week 1)

Learning about Children and Literature (Week 2)

Interpreting Literature (Week 3)

Engaging Children with Literature (Week 4)

Picture Books and Illustration (Week 5)

Trip to Mazza Museum of Children’s Book Illustrators, University of Findlay (Week 6)

Poetry (Week 7)

Traditional Literature (Week 8)

Storytelling Presentation (Week 9)

Modern Fantasy (Week 10)

Author/Illustrator/Poet Presentation (Week 11)

Realistic Fiction (Week 12)

Historical Fiction and Biography (Week 13)

Informational Books (Week 14)

Literature for a Diverse Society (Week 15)

Diversity Project Group Presentation (Week 16)

N.	Course Assignments:

Story of Myself Essay — 5%, due week 1

Annotated Bibliography — 10%, due week 5

5 Critical reviews of various genres — 25% (5% each), due weeks 4, 6, 9, 11, 13

Author/Illustrator/Poet individual presentation — 10%, due week 10

Storytelling Assignment — 10% due week 8

4 quizzes — 20% (5% each), due weeks 3, 5, 12, 14

Celebrating Diversity group presentation — 10%, due week 16

Participation — 10%

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3