Greensheet Winter 17

1. ELIT 58 Introduction To Children's Literature
Winter 2017
Judy Hubbard
Office: F11m
Office Phone: 864-8476
Office Hours: M-Th 12:30-1:20
Email: hubbardjudy@deanza.edu
Website: https://hubbardchildrenslit.wordpress.com
COURSE EMPHASIS
In this course we will discuss the power, the beauty, the instructional and play
value, the history, and the importance of children’s literature. We will read, analyze
and discuss a variety of selections from all over the world and throughout the ages as
we explore some of the enormous amount of children’s literature including folktales,
poems, picture books, fantasy, realistic fiction, and historical fiction. We will look at
literature aimed at very young children and literature aimed at young adults. Our
folktales are from around the world. We cover some criticism and analysis of children’s
literature as we look for themes and methods of evaluation of the works we read. Since
children’s literature now has to include the films that introduce many children to the
world of literature, we will focus on four filmmakers and their influence ion the
literature they present through film. We cover a lot this quarter as you can see and,
while it’s impossible to cover everything as thoroughly as I would like, it feels like we
have a good fit of variety and depth. It’s fun and the time always flies by.
TEXT
Required:
Crosscurrents of Children’s Literature: An Anthology of Texts and Criticism by J.D.
Stahl, Tina Hanlon and Elizabeth Lennox Keyser. Oxford University Press
The Giver by Lois Lowry
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Assigned Reading (see list)
Reading Quizzes and exercises 30 points*
Participation 25 points (this includes attendance)
Midterm 25 points
The Giver essay 30 points
Class Presentation 25 points
Second midterm 25 points
Picture book paper 10 points
Final Project/Essay 30 points

2. * Most of the quizzes will be reading quizzes given at the beginning of the class; some
may also be class projects and a few take home assignments. There will be a possibility
for some make up points during the quarter, but please don’t ask if you can make up a
quiz you are late for on a particular day.
GRADING
A+ = 201 + points
A =184-200 points
A- = 180-183 points
B+ = 177-179 points
B =164-176 points
B- = 160-163 points
C+ = 157-159 points
C =140-156 points
D+ = 137-139 points
D = 120- 136 points
F = Fewer than 120 points
ATTENDANCE: Please plan to attend every class and participate. This is an enjoyable
class, but it is also a serious academic subject and you have to attend the class in order
to learn the subject matter that will be on the midterms and final. You are allowed a
maximum of THREE absences. Don't be tardy, as reading quizzes will be given during
the first few minutes of class. Please keep track and save yourabsencesfor when
you need them.
ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES:
1. The Giver essay, picture book paper and the final essay assignment must be
typed, double-spaced, with one inch margins.
2. You cannot make up any quizzes or in-class assignments, but I will be giving
some extra credit assignments throughout the quarter if you are sick on the day a
quiz is given.
Finally, Welcome! I'm looking forward to exploring children's literature with you this
quarter. I know I will learn a lot from you, and I appreciate the opportunity to share
what I know and have learned.