LIB 533: Global Literature, K-12 (3 cr)

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

An introduction to global literature for use at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. An overview of contemporary children's and young adult literature set in either the present or historical periods in countries around the world. Emphasis is on the identification, reading, discussion, and utilization of various genres that support the curriculum in schools.

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:

2.3	Use a wide range of curriculum materials in effective reading instruction for learners at different stages of reading and writing development and from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
4.2	Use a large supply of books, technology-based information, and non-print materials representing multiple levels, broad interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
4.3	Model reading and writing enthusiastically as valued lifelong activities.
4.4	Motivate learners to be lifelong readers.

PRACTICAL
APPLICATIONS

Learners will explore global literature from a variety of genres and cultures. They will develop skills for selecting and evaluating global literature offerings that are appropriate for specific age levels and content areas. Learners will also develop rationale and strategies for integrating global literature into the curriculum.

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

Reba Parker, MS in Library/Media, has taught in Portland Public Schools for 27 years as a special educator, in the PPS Teacher Support Center, and as Library Media Specialist at Jackson Middle School since 1989. For ten years, she has promoted multicultural literature through her reading promotion program--World Travelers. Ms. Parker's special interests include incorporating the arts and music into the library curriculum.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

K-12 classroom teachers, teachers seeking a reading endorsement, school library/media specialists, and children's and young adult librarians.

TIME
COMMITMENT

Students should expect to spend 9 hours per week for 10 weeks in course-related activities (e.g., reading the text and course materials, posting to discussion forums, completing written reports/papers and classroom-based 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

A textbook is required for this course. You will be sent the textbook title and suggested purchase locations when you register for the course.

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:

PC running Windows 95 or newer
Macintosh Quadra 700 or better or Power PC
Modem 28.8 or faster, or other network connection
Sound card and speakers (optional)
32 Megabytes or greater of system RAM
Adequate hard disk drive

CONTACT

For more details on this course, please contact Val Katagiri at Portland State University.