History of Children's Literature

Gain a deep understanding of the history of children's literature by studying classics of post-enlightenment writing for children. This course provides children’s book writers, illustrators and enthusiasts alike an essential exploration of the development of children’s literature over time, while also providing benchmarks for critiquing one’s own work. Reading will include several masterpieces in the genre.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze children/young adult literary texts within historical & cultural contexts through discussions and written assignments.
• Learn about the multiple literary genres, writers & cultures, and explore relevant issues raised in each text.
• Sharpen critical reading skills and develop a familiarity with literary terms through assigned readings and lectures.
• Draw on assigned readings, discussions and other sources to formulate, outline and articulate critiques in written form.

Quarters Offered: Fall (online) | Spring (online)
Course Fee: $395
Prerequisite: none

Note: Requirement for Children's Book Illustration Certificate and Children's Book Writing Certificate

Course Number: LIT-40093
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Children’s Book Illustration, Children’s Book Writing, Creative Writing

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4/6/2020 - 6/6/2020

$395

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  147037

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online, Web-based instruction

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Marsden, Carolyn, Author and writing teacher of over thirty years.

  Carolyn Marsden, MFA is the author of over a dozen award-winning children's novels published by Candlewick, Viking and Carolrhoda. Her books take place in countries all over the world and in a wide variety of historical times, ranging from the sixteenth century to the present. Marsden has taught writing for over thirty years.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No refunds after: 4/10/2020.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $370 ($395 if enrolled after 3/9/2020).
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI/MOPA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a MOPA/SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is an online course. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You'll have access to your online course on the published start date. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/6/2020 - 6/6/2020
  ucsdextension.blackboard.com
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.