Courses are listed sequentially by number:
285: Practical Grammar
A review of traditional grammar designed to prepare students for advanced work
in language and grammar. This course will run for a half-semester.
325: Children’s Literature
Introduction to authors, genres, illustrations, and works of literature published
for elementary age children. Current and classic works.
361: Teaching English in the High School
Methods of and materials for teaching English in the 7-12 language arts curriculum, with emphasis on curriculum, especially the new state curriculum
assessment package, lesson and unit plans, clinical experience, professional
issues and responsibilities.
362: Teaching Literature and Writing
Methods of and materials for teaching writing and literature (fiction, nonfiction,
poetry) in the 7-12 language arts curriculum. Emphasis on computer assisted
writing, computer assisted research, and assessment.
425: Topics in Children’s Literature
Topics have included genres such as fantasy or historical fiction and thematic
topics such as survival or journeys.
463: Adolescent Literature
Motivation and interests of and materials for adolescent readers. This course
will run a half-semester.
464: Teaching Literature in the Middle School
Survey of books suitable for the Middle School classroom, covering a variety
of topics and genres.
525: Topics in Children’s Literature
Topics in genres such as fantasy and historical fiction and thematic topics such as survival or journeys. May be repeated with different subject matter.
563: Adolescent Literature
Motivation and interests of and materials for adolescent readers.
564: Teaching Literature in Middle School
Survey of books suitable for the Middle School classroom, covering a variety of
topics and genres.
625: Seminar: Composition Theory
Introduction to the major theories of the nature of composition and their
pedagogical application.
661: Topics in Children's & Young Adult Literature
Topics of interest to the teacher or professional working in the field of children's and
young adult literature. May be repeated with different subject matter.
662: Topics in English Education
Topics such as writing assessment, teaching poetry, and teaching writing in the secondary schools. May be repeated with different subject matter.
