EDRD 6344 - Multicultural Child and Adolescent Literature

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Exploration of various genres of literature written for elementary and secondary students. Equity issues of gender, age, race, ethnicity, exceptionality and language diversity will be explored in child and adolescent literature. Attention to award-winning literature, social change and curriculum revision, research and instructional strategies designed to enrich all content areas. Emphasis on literature-based reading programs, and empowerment of authors and illustrators of diverse language and cultural backgrounds. Fall of odd years.