Sample
LIB 432/532:
Multicultural Children's and Young Adult Literature (K-12)
Portland State University Graduate School of Education
Syllabus
• Course Description
•
Instructor
• Class Learning Objectives
• SPA Learning Objectives
• Materials
• Course Requirements
• Course Expectations and Evaluation
• Policies
o Late Work
o Attendance and Tardiness
o Classroom Demeanor and Courtesy
o Academic Integrity
• Class Outline and Required Novels
• Getting Started Online
• Special Needs
• Technical Help and Resources
• Graduate School of Conceptual Framework
o Vision Statement
o Goals and Purposes
o Guiding Principles
• GSE Behavior and Performance Guidelines
Course Description
Institution: Portland State University, Graduate School of Education (GSE)
Course Title: Multicultural Children's and Young Adult Literature (K-12)
Department Number: LIB 432/532:
Section: 001
Quarter Credits: 3
Winter 2007
The purpose of this course is to expose students to a variety of multicultural children’s
and young adult literature. Students will read a variety of literature across cultures found
within the United States and across multiple grade levels.
Additional information and assignments are available on the webpage for each week's
lesson.
Instructor
Leigh Ann Morlock
email: leighm@pdx.edu
Phone: 503 318-4190
Class Learning Objectives
(Note for instructors: Learning Objectives should align with the Graduate School of
Education Conceptual Framework, Specialized Professional Association (SPA) standards
from your field when applicable, and TSPC competencies when appropriate. For
example, these objectives align with those of the International Reading Association and
the American Library Association. Below are two ways in which you might want to
illustrate the competencies aligned with each objective. Example 1 is more traditional;
the chart in Example 2 may be a little easier for students to read.)
Example 1
For this class, students will:
• Gain awareness of mu