This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class.  Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation. 

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. ISBN-13: 978-0312674397

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. ISBN-13: 978-1481463348

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin. ISBN-13: 978-0547773742

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. ISBN-13: 978-0553496710

3 hours. This is a study of Young Adult literature. Prerequisites: EN120 (or EN110/111).

1. Students will study YA literature within its historical, social, and cultural contexts;
2. Students will apply techniques of literary analysis to literature;
3. Students will identify and discuss selected characteristics of YA literature;
4. Students will develop close reading, critical thinking, and writing skills