SLIS 5425 - Seminar in Trends and Issues in Literature for Children and Young Adults

3 hours

Identification and analysis of trends and current issues in literature for children and young adults; examination of issues raised in journal literature, including popular and scholarly publications; comparative analysis of current issues and their representation in recently published materials. Additional focus on issues and trends in literary presentations of selected ethnic and religious groups. Comparison of film treatment of works with their original literary presentation.

Prerequisite(s): None.