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*LIS 2322 - RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN

Survey of literature, film, video, and other formats for children from infancy to adolescence with an emphasis on contemporary sources. Critical evaluation of materials for use in a multicultural society and strategies to encourage the use of those materials by children and those who work with children.

*LIS 2323 - RESOURCES FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Survey of literature, periodicals, video, and other formats of interest to and importance for young adults with an emphasis on contemporary sources. Critical evaluation of materials for use in a multicultural society and strategies to encourage the use of those materials by young adults and those who work with young adults.

*LIS 2324 - HISTORY OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

Introduction to literature for children from the Anglo-Saxon period in England through the 19th century in England and America. Emphasis on social and cultural history as reflected by literature for young people.

*LIS 2325 - CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Integration of library media center collections and services into the curriculum. The teaching roles of the school library media specialist.

*LIS 2326 - STORYTELLING

The historical role of the storyteller as preserver of culture and the contemporary role as performer in the context of traditional and contemporary sources of stories and techniques of presentation.

*LIS 2328 - INFORMATION LITERACY RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS

Overview of information seeking behaviors of students and teachers in the K-12 school library environment; services and resources that directly support information literacy skills instruction; policies that guide the use of information by students and teachers.

*LIS 2329 - SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND SERVICE IN SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS

Overview of information seeking behaviors of students and teachers in the K-12 school library environment; services and resources that directly support information literacy skills instruction; policies that guide the use of information by students and teachers.

*LIS 2332 - RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS

Survey of materials in a variety of formats of interest to and importance for adults, with an emphasis on popular resources, utilization of resources, and program development.

 
 
   

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