ECE 018 — Children's Literature 2 Units
Students will explore literature for children from birth to 8 years. Topics addressed include history of children's literature, contemporary genres, books and early literacy. The course will also examine diversity as reflected in literature. They will also gain skills in the selection and evaluation of the literature. Students will plan appropriate activities and integrate children's literature into early childhood curriculum. This course is recommended to meet the area of specialization in language and literacy for the Child Development Master Teacher permit.