LITR 518 History of Children’s Literature

An examination of books for children written before the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on major authors and movements from 1744 to 1908 and on what these reveal about changing attitudes toward children and the corresponding changes in the literature written for them.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Once per year (in-person, occasionally hybrid, or online)

Prerequisites - 15 credit hours in literature (LITR)
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Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

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