History of Children's Literature

Through a close reading of classics of post-enlightenment writing for children, this course provides children’s book writers and illustrators an essential understanding of the development of children’s literature, and benchmarks for critiquing one’s own work. Reading will include several masterpieces in the genre.

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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4/2/2018 - 6/2/2018

$325

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  130151

• 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:

  No refunds after: 4/6/2018.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $300 ($325 if enrolled after 3/12/2018).
  1st no meeting date: 5/28/2018.
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI or MOPA members can take advantage of our $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time prior to course start date- max discount for one class is $25. Discount applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is an online course with no face-to-face sessions. Access to online course starts on the published start date. Login URL/website is ucsdextension.blackboard.com. Username and password is your email address on record with UCSD Extension.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/2/2018 - 6/2/2018
  ucsdextension.blackboard.com
  You will have access to your course on the published start date.