Young Adult Literature -L (ENG 226)

Term: 2016-2017 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Dr. Stephanie WellsShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Stephanie Wells

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM (8/22/2016 - 12/9/2016) Location: MAIN ADM 310

Description

This course is an overview of young adult literature, defined as coming of age novels and literary expression. Young adult literature has, since the mid-1990?s, come of age as literature ? literature that welcomes artistic innovation, experimentation, and risk-taking. It includes the themes of good and evil, problem-solving, self-expression and artistic expression. It is steeped in imagery and metaphor. Students will evaluate character, plot, stetting, and theme while paying particular attention to context and sub-text. The context of culture and society will be explored.