Texas Woman's University

Department/Program:
School of Library and Information Studies

Institution address:
Texas Woman's University
School of Library & Information Studies
P O Box 425438
Denton
TX
76204-5438
USA

Degree(s) Granted:
MLS
MALS (with thesis)
Ph.D.

Faculty involved in the program:
Sylvia M. Vardell
Janet Hilbun
Kaye Bray
(940) 898-2616       

Courses offered:
LS 5603: Juvenile Literature.
Survey of literature and reference materials for children and young adults. Emphasis on reading interests, professional evaluation, educational uses, and readers' advisory.

LS 5613: Advanced Literature for Children.
Modern and traditional literature; recognized authors and illustrators; evaluating materials; factors that influence children's reading; using materials with children; selected readings in professional literature.

LS 5623: Literature for Young Adults.
Selection and evaluation of media meeting the interests, needs and abilities of young adults in a contemporary, pluralistic society; techniques of reading guidance; emphasis on current issues; individual study project required.

LS 5633: Art of Storytelling.
Examination of folk literature of world cultures as a source of materials for storytelling; storytelling techniques including selection of materials, preparation, and presentation; planning story hours and other folk literature-based programs.

LS 5903: Special Topics: Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults.
Study of literature for children and young adults which reflects the culture and experiences of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, and Native Americans, among others. Consideration of selection guidelines, evaluation of literary quality as well as cultural authenticity, and educational uses.

LS 5903: Special Topics: Poetry for Children and Young Adults.
Overview of major poets, titles, and anthologies of contemporary poetry published for children and young adults; reading and responding to poetry for young people; techniques and approaches for sharing poetry with children; understanding poetic forms and formats; incorporating multicultural poetry; making curricular connections; fostering children's responses to poetry.

LS 5903: Special Topics: Reviewing New Books for Children and Young Adults.
Examination of book reviewing in the field of children’s and young adult literature; sources, models, and common practice; reading and reviewing the most current literature for children and young adults; book discussion and analysis; consideration of current trends; publication of professional reviews.

LS 6623: History of Children's Literature.
Development of literature for children, chiefly in England and America, from the earliest times, including an analysis of children's books and reading as part of changing social and cultural patterns.

LS 6633: Materials And Services for Very Young Children.
Research and theories of early childhood development as related to materials selection and provision of services for very young children; evaluation and assessment of effectiveness of collections and services; simulation of professional presentations; observations of school and public library services for very young children.

LS 6643: Non-Fiction for Children and Young Adults.
Rationale and principles for selecting and using informational books and media that complement school curricula in grades K-12. Emphasis on methods of evaluation, role of nonfiction in the development of lifetime readers, curricular uses for informational books and media, and library programming with nonfiction materials.

For more information:
http://www.twu.edu/cope/slis/index.htm