ENGL 40723 Young Adult Literature in American Culture
Prerequisites: ENGL 10803, ENGL 20803, and at least one 10000- or 20000-level ENGL/WRIT course. Examines individual texts, authors, and recurring themes to explore Young Adult (YA) literature's place within American culture. Students will analyze its position in literary history; its major writers from diverse ethnic, class, and gendered backgrounds; and the impact YA texts have on social issues, particularly those related to diversity and inclusiveness. Students will also evaluate the material contexts of YA publication and of reading practices in diverse contexts.