In this course, students will explore literature, from a variety of perspectives, engaging in, analysis and paying particular attention to how, the literature explores racism, discrimination,, and rises above oppression. The focus of this, course will change over time and depend on issues, of topical importance to adolescents (ie:, intersecting identities, navigating L1 & L2+, teen, immigrant experiences). An additional goal is to, explore literature that will appeal to adolescents, in teacher candidates' future ELA classrooms,, identifying texts that serve as both "windows", into cultures and "mirrors" for the reader., Candidates will experience the power of literature, in building community within the classroom.
- Teacher: Courtney Palmer