Unit 3: Traditional Literature

Unit 3 Overview

This unit focuses on types of traditional literature and its uses with and by children of all ages. Criteria and issues related to traditional literature are also discussed.

Unit Objectives

By completing this unit you will be able to:

• define the concept of traditional literature and discuss reasons for its inclusion in library collections and programming
• give examples of types of traditional literature and their appeal to different age groups
• respond to readers' advisory questions related to traditional literature
• discuss criteria and issues related to selecting and using traditional literature

Unit Outline

3.1 Introduction to Traditional Literature

3.2 The Appeal and Value of Traditional Literature

3.3 Types of Traditional Literature

3.4 Readers' Advisory

3.5 Selection Criteria

3.6 Issues

3.7 Unit Review and Discussion

3.8 References and Additional Resources

Summary of Required Learning Activities

• 3.3 Discuss one example of a specific type of traditional literature.
• 3.5 Compare three versions of the same traditional tale.