RDG 377 - Young Adult Literature

Credit Hours: 3

Provides broad exposure to quality classic, contemporary and multicultural young adult literature and non-fiction texts. Examines curricular and pedagogical issues salient to the adoption of contemporary text selections, such as identity, ethnicity, and gender. Students acquire sensitivity to the linguistic, historical, and cultural contexts for texts selected and identify key issues and reoccurring themes. Various instructional approaches will be explored, including reader response theory, comprehension strategies, and contemporary critical theories. Students will explore and develop strategies to enhance engagement and motivation in cross-curricular reading. Each TE candidate will develop and implement a lesson for a middle school student and determine appropriate modifications to the lesson based on feedback.

Prerequisite: SOE admission
Minimum Grade Required C