This course aims to provide an introduction to children's literature, from pre-school nursery rhymes and picture books that are read to children, to the stories, myths, legends, and other tales that children read on their own in the elementary grades. Within the scope of the course, the students discuss and analyze some samples of children’s literature, recognize the techniques for integrating children’s literature in English language teaching, and use criteria for selecting appropriate texts and materials for the classroom. The course enables students to design lesson plans around stories and implement instructional practices for teaching English using children’s literature.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- recognize the purpose and function of children’s literature in language teaching,
- analyze the samples of children’s literature with a critical eye,
- select appropriate children’s stories and texts for the classroom,
- design lesson plans around children’s stories,
- implement instructional practices using children’s literature.
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Hands-on Work | 7 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 7 |
| Oral Presentation | 14 |
| Demonstration | 12 |