ENG 207 - Literature for Children

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course provides an introduction to children’s literature in America through an examination of picture books & novels that depict Americans of various backgrounds and experiences. It focuses on defining quality in children’s book writing & illustration, and assessing concerns in the field.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 102 with a minimum grade of a C.

Course Topics:

Components of Children’s Literature
Genre Studies
Book Analysis (Setting, Subjects, Illustrations, Audience) Cultural and Historical Issues
Children’s Literacy
Oral and Multimedia
Critical Thinking
MLA Guidelines for Research

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website.

Required Materials:

Computer with internet access
Microsoft Office 365
OneDrive account
Access to the college’s portal
Ability to format papers as .docs, .doc, .rtf, or .html

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
•   Connect themes to social and cultural issues that impact learning, literacy, and enjoyment of a variety of children’s literature.
•   Identify, assess, and select books in appropriate literary genres written for children.
•   Explain how literature promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and aesthetic growth.
•   Evaluate contemporary and historical literature in the context of the period in which they were written or set.
•   Practice presentation techniques for involving young readers to experience literature to respond in concrete ways.

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Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026