LIT 222 - Literature & Childhood

(3 Credits)

A study and appreciation of drama, poetry, short fiction, novel/novella, and the essay with a focus on literature about childhood. The preparation of expository and analytical compositions on selected literary pieces constitutes twenty-five percent of the course content. This course may be taken in lieu of LIT 104 for non-English majors. English majors choosing to take this class in lieu of LIT 104 must replace LIT 104 with a literature elective. Any student choosing to take this course in lieu of LIT 104 for General Education credit cannot count the course for any other General Education requirement. Education majors who earn a final grade of B or higher in the course will meet the basic skills reading requirement. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 102 Spring.