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History of Children's Literature

LIT-40093

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 | Winter | Spring | Summer
Prerequisite: none

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$450.00

Course sessions

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Section ID:

188719

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 3/31/2025
  • Early Enrollment Discount: $425 ($450 if enrolled after 3/3/2025)
  • Early enrollment advised

Note:

This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed, if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

Schedule:

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Instructor: Carolyn Marsden, M.F.A.

Carolyn Marsden, M.F.A.

Author and writing teacher of over thirty years.

Carolyn Marsden teaches History of Children's Literature, Writing for Children II: Intermediate, and Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader for the Children's Book Illustration and Children's Book Writing certificate programs. 

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.

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