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LITERATURE AND RESOURCES FOR YOUTH

LIS 631
Course Description

A survey of media interests and needs of young adults including books, film, television, audio, and production technologies. Critically examines media trends, materials, selection criteria, recommendations, and censorship. Students will develop an ability to advocate for and promote materials according to intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of young adults.

Prerequisites

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.95

2.55% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.58% from Historical

A Rate
95.24%

9.92% from Historical

Class Size
21

4.35% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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