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CHILDREN'S LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TDE423 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: In this course, it is aimed for the student to learn the concepts of "child" and "children's literature" in all aspects, to study the role of literature in child development, to have information about the product of children's literature in the world and Turkey, and to develop the ability to evaluate whether a work is suitable for the development level of the child. Another goal of the course is to increase the students' awareness of the social and intercultural conditions that shape children's literature.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course will explain the history of Children's and Youth Literature; Persons, institutions, and associations are working in this field will introduce scientific publications and awards. We will give information about children's newspapers and magazines published in Turkey from the Tanzimat to the present. We will discuss the concept of "child" from an educational, scientific, and psychological point of view; the conditions that ensure that product is suitable for the target audience in terms of technique and content will be explained; we will evaluate sample texts in this respect. Students will prepare an assignment to assess a work they have chosen from World or Turkish literature. Thus they will have the opportunity to develop their critical thinking, reading, and article writing skills throughout the semester. In addition, we will present these assignments in class. Thus, students will have the opportunity to think and discuss many works, and they will strengthen their verbal communication skills by exchanging ideas about different products.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Remember information and views on the historical development of children's literature.
Recognize authors, poets and their products in classical and contemporary children's literature.
Explain the importance of children's literature in the education of new generations.
Categorize children's and youth literature using criteria such as age, gender, and literary genre.
Examine the features that should and should not be found in children's literature products.
Assess a children's literature product in terms of the qualities it should have.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, Interactive presentation Presentation of the course. Basic concepts: 1.Child. Cognitive and psychological development and readiness. 2. Children and literature (Children's interests, reading levels, the role of literature in children's education, etc.) 3. What is “Children's Literature”? Its scope and place in literature. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Literature review, Interactive presentation Categorization of literature according to age groups. Features that should be in children's books. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Literature review, Interactive presentation Characteristics of children's literature products in terms of form and content. Example application: Comparative evaluation of Gülten Dayıoğlu's Fadiş and Muzeffer İzgü's Ekmek Parası. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Literature review, Interactive presentation Literary Genres in Children's Literature (Oral literature: fairy tale, epic, legend etc.) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Literature review, Interactive presentation Literary Genres in Children's Literature (Informative Texts: Memoir, Diary, Essay…etc) Sample Text Analysis: Anna Frank'ın Günlüğü Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Literature review, Interactive presentation Literary Genres in Children's Literature (Poetry). Evaluation of Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca's book "Kuş Ayak / Boyalı Ses". Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Literature review, Interactive presentation Literary Genres in Children's Literature: (Story and Novel) Contribution of historical, fantasy and science fiction novels to child development and education. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review, Interactive presentation Children's theater Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Literature review, Interactive presentation The development of children's literature in the world Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Literature review, Interactive presentation Development of Children's Literature in our country Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 Literature review, Interactive presentation Researchers and institutions working in the field of Children's and Youth Literature. Awards given in the field of Children's Literature and their contribution to the development of Children's Literature Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Literature review, Interactive presentation Children's newspapers and magazines from the Tanzimat to the Republic. Comparative analysis of sample texts Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Literature review, Interactive presentation Cumhuriyetten bugüne çocuk gazete ve dergileri. Örnek metinlerin karşılaştırmalı incelemesi Homework Presentations 1 Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 Literature review, Interactive presentation General evaluation of the period. Homework presentations 2 Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Sever, Sedat. Çocuk ve Edebiyat, Kök Yayınevi.
Kıbrıs, İbrahim. Uygulamalı Çocuk Edebiyatı, Eylül Yayınları.
Gökşen, Enver Naci. Örnekleriyle Çocuk Edebiyatımız, Remzi Kıtabevi.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2
List the main features of communication in items.
3
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 11 2 22
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 4 10 40
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 6 18
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 34 0 124
Total Workload of the Course Unit 124
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0