College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 06:24:23
Major
Accounting
Honors Course
5300:430
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
This research project will evaluate and build upon existing research on the use of young adult (YA) literature in high school curriculum. The project will include researching what is currently read in high school classrooms, examining studies on the use of YA literature, and presenting examples and models of implementing three major YA novels into high school curriculum. The three novels that will be looked at in-depth are The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, and Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The goal for this research project is to show how educators can use texts from the young adult genre independently or in conjunction with works of the literary canon to create a learning environment that is not only relatable and relevant, but also inclusive, engaging, and beneficial for high school students.
Research Sponsor
Harold M. Foster
First Reader
Sarah Cooey
Second Reader
Hillary Nunn
Honors Faculty Advisor
Harold M. Foster
Recommended Citation
Mayle, Megan, "Think Beyond the Literary Canon: The Potential for Young Adult Literature within a High School Classroom" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1232.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1232