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 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
2026-2027