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The following is a list of basic resources that will help you in the study of Children's/ Adolescent Literature. This guide is not meant to be complete so please your instructor or Tim Lynch for more information!
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Introduction

From the USM Graduate Catalog:

EDU 511 Children’s Literature
This course is designed for teachers who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the literature
written for children ages 4-12 and who want to become competent and creative catalysts in bringing
children to books. Attention is given to standards of selection, curriculum implications, and
methods of using books to individualize reading instruction. Students are expected to read widely in
juvenile collections in order to establish a basis for selecting appropriate literary fare.

EDU 513 Adolescent Literature
This course is designed for middle or secondary teachers who wish to develop a deeper understanding
of literature for adolescents and who needs to learn how to help young people read widely. Attention will
be given to the dynamics of adolescence, individualizing reading, standards of selection, and creative
methods of introducing books.

 

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