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ECL 240 - Introduction to Children's Literature

ECL 240: Introduction to Children's Literature (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: A grade of C (2.0) or better in ECL 100 [or POL S 100 or RWS 100], or AFRAS 120 or AMIND 120 or CCS 111B or LING 100B or RWS 105B. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), Children’s Literature Certificate (2026-27).

3 units
  • Humanities
  • Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Lower Division Courses
  • Required Courses
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Introduction to the philosophical, critical, cultural, and political dimensions and implications of literature for children in different historical and cultural contexts. To include study of the issues, themes, and ideas that children’s texts engage.
Prerequisites
A grade of C (2.0) or better in ECL 100 [or POL S 100 or RWS 100], or AFRAS 120 or AMIND 120 or CCS 111B or LING 100B or RWS 105B. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

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From the catalog

Counts as
Humanities [3B]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11258· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
70 of 70 seats open
Tue, Thu 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · ARTN 412