LIT4333

Literature for Adolescents

Course Code:
LIT4333

Credit Hours:
3

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
001

 

Course Description:
This course examines texts appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Students will read classic and contemporary literature from social, psychological, and educational points of view, as well as read literary criticism focusing on the literary texts. The course considers the characteristic themes and concerns presented by the various texts. This course is designed to assist with teacher certification.

 

Course Details

Prerequisites:

Admission to the English Education program.

 

Instructors:

Dr. Mackenzie Johnson
johnsonm@chipola.edu

 

Required textbooks/ course materials:

Alexandar, Kwame. The Crossover: The Graphic Novel, 9781328575494

Anderson, Laurie Halse. Speak, 9780312674397

Curtis, Christopher Paul. The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 9780440414124

Hamilton, Tim. Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation, 9780809051014

Hinton, S.E.  The Outsiders, 9780142407332

Hillenbrand, Laura. Unbroken, 9780385742528

Lowry, Lois. The Giver, 9780544336261

Stevenson, Bryan. Just Mercy, 9780812984965

Wiesel, Elie. Night, 9780374500016

 

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

 

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

C-1       Communicate effectively in various rhetorical modes

C-2       Evaluate ideas using critical thinking

C-3       Demonstrate appropriate documentation techniques through various assignments

C-4       Analyze human experiences through reading and writing

C-5       Demonstrate the effective use of the conventions of Standard American English

 

Course-level learning outcomes:

Course-level student learning outcomesDiscipline-level learning outcomesAssessment methods
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the significant features of literary texts appropriate for the young adult
  • Evaluate evidence to support an insightful interpretation of a text or tale
  • Explain the social and political impact of literatures
  • Write critical and convincing expositions that analyze primary and/or secondary sources
  • Apply the rules of American Standard English to writing 

 C-1

C-2

C-3

C-4

C-5

 Documented Essays, Essays, Homework, Portfolio, Projects, Report/Presentation, Writing Assignments

 

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

The primary methods of instruction include class discussions, experiential learning opportunities, interactive lecture, and assigned readings. Learning strategies may include case studies, questioning, presentations, practicums, small group discussions, demonstrations, and presentations. Active student participation is expected, and students are expected to be attentive and are encouraged to ask questions. Additionally, students are expected to read all assigned material and complete assigned projects by the assigned due dates.

 

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