ENGL 4940: Practice and Theory of Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schools
(Dual-listed with ENGL 5940X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ENGL 3100; ENGL 3970; 9 additional credits in ENGL beyond ENGL 2500; PSYCH 3330
Current theories and practices in the teaching of literature to secondary school students. Integrating literary study and writing. Preparation and selection of materials. Classroom presentation. Unit planning. 4940 students must have initiated the application process for the teacher education program and initiated a background check with the state of Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation. 5940 students must have initiated a background check with the State of Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation. 4940: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 4800 and SPED 4010 required. 5940: concurrent enrollment in EDUC 5910E.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)