An introductory study of integration of literature for children and young adolescents and the arts (dance/movement, theatre/creative drama, music, and visual arts). Through this course, students will study children's literature and arts integration as a basis for providing engaging learning experiences, fostering a love of reading, and teaching content curriculum. Students will become familiar with the broad range of genres, authors, and illustrators in literature for children and young adolescents. Emphasis will be placed on exploring ways in which literature can be used across the curriculum in elementary and middle school classrooms, as well as on integrating the arts with the core content areas (reading/language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science).