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Moorpark College

Children's Literature

Moorpark College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

Introduces children's literature, focusing on discussion and literary analysis of the specific features, historical development, basic genres and kinds of children's literature (fairy tale, fantasy, picture book, adventure story, and contemporary realistic fiction). Covers classics from the golden age of children’s literature (1846 to 1908), 20th- and 21st-century picture books, poetry, and contemporary books for elementary and middle-grade readers. Prerequisites: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH. Recommended Prep: ENGL M01B or ENGL M01BH. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: ENGL 180.

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