ENED 5360 - Literature for the Secondary Student 3 s.h.

Students will explore 1) the rich body of literature particularly appropriate for and intended for the secondary school-aged student, and 2) theoretical and research implications of studying that literature in secondary classrooms. Expectations will include developing an extensive repertoire of young adult literature in a variety of genres (novel, drama, nonfiction, short story, poetry, non-text media) and cultures; considering current best practice in literature study as represented through theory and research; and connecting research, theory and practice in actual classroom settings through contextualized inquiry projects. A-E Only. Offered Summer only.
Prerequisite(s): Literacy Education (5-12) degree graduate student status.