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LIB 532: Multicultural Children's & Young Adult Literature, K-12 (3 cr)
Summer & Fall 2007
Summer 2008
Summer 2009: 06/22/09 - 08/16/09
Winter 2010: 01/04/10 - 03/19/10
Leigh Ann Morlock – Portland State University
| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
The purpose of this course is to expose students to a variety of multicultural children's and young adult literature. Students will read a variety of literature across cultures found within the United States and across multiple grade levels. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PREREQUISITES | There are no required prerequisites for this course. However, learners are assumed to be teachers with access to K-12 students. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COURSE STRUCTURE |
Readings from textbook and Internet with postings to discussion board; classroom-based assignments for K-12 students; culminating project. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STANDARDS |
This course supports the following International Reading Association's 2003 Standards for Reading Professionals:
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| PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS |
Students will
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| CORE/ELECTIVE | This graduate course can be used as 3 elective credits in the Literature thematic area in the 24-credit Reading Endorsement program, the 12-credit Literary Education program, or for individual professional development. Please consult an advisor at your home institution about adding this course to your program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INSTRUCTOR | Leigh Ann Morlock, adjunct faculty, Portland State University. Coordinating Librarian for Improving Literacy through School Libraries federal grant; high school language arts teacher and district library media specialist for 4 years. (BA, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA; MAT, Chatham College, Pittsburgh; MS in Educational Media/Librarianship, Portland State University) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TARGET AUDIENCE |
K-12 teachers interested in using multicultural literature in the classroom to strengthen motivation and connections and to expand student knowledge and perspectives. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TIME COMMITMENT |
Approximately 90 total hours in course-related activities (e.g., reading the text and course materials, posting to discussion forums, completing written assignments). This course is online and does not require in-person attendance. Assignments are completed on the learner's time schedule and are due as posted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TEXTBOOK | Contact PSU for textbook information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COST | No course in the ReadOregon curriculum will cost more than $300 per credit, including all fees, for students in the ReadOregon program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS |
This online course requires access to the Internet with Word/WordPerfect for written assignments. Recommended minimum computer configuration is:
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| CONTACT | For more details on this course, please contact Leigh Ann Morlock. |
| REGISTER at PSU |
For further questions about ReadOregon programs, email Bonnie Morihara or call 503-838-8413.