Illinois State University 

Department/Program:
English

Institution address:
English 4240
Normal, IL
USA
61790-4240

Degree(s) granted:
M.A. (children’s literature emphasis, includes 5-6 of 10 or 11 courses, thesis optional)
Ph.D. in English Studies (children’s literature specialization, includes five of 12 courses, 1 of 3 comprehensive examinations, and dissertation in the field)

Faculty involved in the program:
Karen Coats kscoat2@ilstu.edu
Jan Susina jcsusina@ilstu.edu
Roberta Trites seeling@ilstu.edu

Courses offered:
ENG 370: Studies in the History of Literature for Young People
Advanced critical, chronological examination of literature for children and adolescents  from folklore origins to 1945.

ENG 372: Studies in Contemporary Literature for Young People
Advanced critical examination of 20th and 21st century literature for children and young adults with emphasis on trends and research. 

ENG 373: Poetry for Children
Poetry for children and early adolescents, including various categories, elements, and well-known poets in the field.

ENG 374: Storytelling
The art of storytelling based on knowledge of folklore heritage with experiences in oral transmission of literature in a variety of settings.

ENG 375: Studies in Literature for Adolescents
Advanced critical examination of literature for young adults with emphasis on trends and research.

ENG 390: Research Studies in Language Arts
Critical study of current practice and research in the language arts and language development.

ENG 470: Studies in Children's Literature
Topics in texts for children and adolescents: genres, authors, critical approaches, themes, or historical developments. May be repeated if content different.

ENG 471: Critical Theories in Children's Literature
An introduction to the issues of critical theory in children’s and adolescent literature. May be repeated if content different.

ENG 492: Recent Research in English Language Arts
Advanced study of significant research for elementary and junior high levels.

For more information:
http://english.illinoisstate.edu/childrensLit/index.shtml