University of San Francisco

Department/Program:
School of Education/International Multicultural Program

Institution address:
Ignatian Heights
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA
94117
USA

Degree(s) Granted:
M.A. in Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults
Ed.D. Specialization in Children’s Literature

Faculty involved in the program:
Alma Flora Ada (founder; emerita) alamflorada@yahoo.com
Beverley Vaughn-Hock
Susan Katz
Jacqueline Reza
Rosita Galang

Courses offered:
0705 – 671: Teaching Through Literature for Children and Adolescents
The good literature written for children and adolescents is one of the greatest educational gifts society has to offer any child in our schools. The awareness of the significant role good literature can play in the curriculum has continued to grow. This course offers an opportunity to learn how literature can be best used to support multiple educational goals.

0705 – 676: Teaching and Learning Through the Arts
An interactive, experiential course designed to demonstrate the incorporation of the arts in second language students' content area studies and communication skills development. Instructor will determine which of the arts to feature: drama, performing arts, music, fine arts, poetry, or literature.

0705 – 674: Literature in Education
Learning to analyze the subtle messages in text facilitates uncovering the complexity of reality. In this course the analysis of narrative written for all ages and various cultural perspectives provides insight to the ever-present questions of identity and the search for justice.

0705 – 637: Critical Pedagogy
Analysis of the tenets of critical pedagogy and its implications for transforming schools into a societal space where the ideals of democracy and a socially just society can be formulated and practiced.

0705 – 648: The Young Adult Novel: A Multicultural View of Society
Introduction to and analysis of a body of literature deemed appropriate for adolescent readers, focusing on its development, significant writers in the field, and viewing the many voices and views of societies presented. Focus on genre, strategies, current issues, and censorship.

0705 – 670: The Educator as Author: Writing for Children and Adolescents
In a highly literate society writing conveys leadership and power. Modeling is a very effective teaching tool. By becoming authors themselves, educators can best inspire and guide their students to discover the joy and self-realization inherent in writing. They can also contribute to the wealth of literature for children and young adults in contemporary topics and issues of cultural identity, peace, equality, and social justice.

0705 – 672: Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents: Poetry and Plays
An analysis of the best poetry and plays for children and adolescents, reflecting the values of the various cultures that make up the pluralistic American society.

0705 – 673: Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents: Narrative
An analysis of some of the examples of narrative for children and adolescents reflecting the values of the various cultures who make up the pluralistic American society.

0705 – 677: Reading the Multicultural Picture Book: The Study of Art, Story and Voice
This course examines the practice of reading storybooks as works of art, stories, and the voices of author(s), illustrator(s), and readers. Grounded in the fields of aesthetics, literary theory, and art appreciation, the course challenges educators to consider how the picture book is a unique literary art form that promotes diversity and social justice.

0705 - 678: Contemporary Authors and Illustrators
This course will provide an opportunity for content and critical analysis of the body of work of a selected group of prominent, contemporary authors and illustrators in the field of children's and young adult literature. Students will become acquainted with major works as well as corollary readings and criticism on each writer and/or artist.

0705 – 680: Contemporary Issues in Literature for Children and Young Adults
This course will examine contemporary issues in the field of children's literature, including creative and marketing perspectives, censorship and publishing trends. The course services to further the goal of bringing children and books together through the collaborative efforts of authors, illustrators, storytellers, publishers, booksellers, students, teachers, and librarians to promote innovative programs using multicultural children's literature as a creative tool to encourage literacy and critical thinking.

0705 – 649: IME Master's Research Project
Development of a thesis or a comprehensive project in teaching or research.

0705 – 791: Dissertation Research and Writing
The design, preparation, and writing of the dissertation research study in consultation with the dissertation committee.

For more information:
http://www.soe.usfca.edu/departments/ime