CT 286I: Special Topic: Building Literacy Strategies by Exploring the Connection Between Cultural Influences, Italian Folklore and Children’s Literature Semester Hours: 3
This course considers the influence of society and cultural on children’s literature and the development of literacy. Folktales, myths and tall tales are stories about people and their nature. They come to American literature from a variety of sources. This course will explore the Italian influence on various aspect of American literature and then these influences will be related to other cultures. The emphasis in the course is that the reader is the key element in the creation of a literary work. Students, therefore, will have the opportunity to read many tales, myths and discuss a variety of authors who were influenced by the Italian culture. They will discuss the quality and characteristics of good multicultural literature. Through these experiences and making connections to their own cultural history, students will grow in their knowledge of the elements of literature. Using Italian folktales and myths, students will compare these to other cultures and then build differentiated lessons, which meet the needs of the diverse learners in their classes. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the arts into their lesson planning. They will explore how readers theatre and drama can serve as a vehicle for building literacy skills and cultural awareness. Additionally they will enhance their instruction of the folktales through the use of puppetry and felt board figures.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Students will tour historical landmarks and museums in Rome, Florence and the Amalfi coast and develop a resource portfolio. Tours will be provided by local experts in each area. Travel fees additional. For further information contact Dr. Esther Fusco.
Summer Session II Offering(s):
70199: Study Abroad
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