Upon completion of this course, students will have:

• Gained factual knowledge (genre, issues, history of children's literature)
• Learned fundamental principles, generalizations, and theories in the field of children's literature
• Developed specific skills, competencies, and points of view (teachers and prospective teachers will learn how to use literature as a resource for classroom learning in all areas; writers will better understand the process of creating literature for children as well as the way children respond to literature.)
• Learned how to find and use resources (to locate appropriate children's literature)
• Learned to analyze and critically evaluate (judge the literature in terms of literary quality and enduring value)
• Gained a broader understanding and appreciation of children's literature (as a resource in the classroom and as art)

 have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

 have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.