Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "EXAMINING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE GENRES, PART 2" is offered from February 1, 2026, to March 15, 2026.

Program Details

• Instructors: Josey Fog/Shannon Blomker
• Grading Method: Letter (Letter)
• Credits: 1
• Department: EDUC (2000)
• Academic Level: K-12 Professionals
• Start/End Dates: 02/01/2026 - 03/15/2026
• Register By: 01/28/2026
• Term: Spring 2026
• Location: Online/Google Classroom
• Instruction Mode: Internet Asynchronous (online class)
• Cost: $80

Description

This program involves reading and reflecting upon three exceptional young adult novels in the genre of realistic fiction through online discussions and assessments. The assessments incorporate genres, theme analysis, real-world connections, multiple perspectives, problem-solving, and personal experiences.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives

You will:

• Examine and read young adult literature for genres, analyzing themes, real-world connections, multiple perspectives, problem-solving, and personal experiences.
• Independently read three selected young adult novels.
• Answer online discussion questions.
• Reflect upon other participants' discussion question answers.
• Complete online assessments at various points in the course.

Materials

• TEXT: Young adult novels are available at schools, public libraries, book stores, and Amazon.
  • Leon & the Spitting Image by Allen Kurzweil
  • Nightmare at the Book Fair by Dan Gutman
  • Jungle of Bones by Ben Mikaelsen

Program Testimonials

Participants have praised the program, noting its relevance, interactive nature, and the opportunity to expand their choice of literature for their classes. They appreciated the timely feedback and grading, as well as the structure of the course.