Simmons launched the first Master of Arts degree in Children s Literature in 1977 to provide a rigorous disciplined study of children s and young adult books for those who are or who intend to be involved in teaching library services publishing writing or related fields Students apply high-level scholarly analysis to materials ranging from folklore and fantasy to contemporary realistic fiction nonfiction and picturebooks With an emphasis on historical and critical analysis including gender studies ideological and multicultural perspectives our interdisciplinary curriculum draws upon literature art history education sociology psychology and media studies

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