ÇOCUK EDEBİYATI VE MEDYA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP159	ÇOCUK EDEBİYATI VE MEDYA	1	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÖZGE ÜNSEVER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and awareness to understand the contribution of children's literature to a child's cognitive, linguistic, socio-emotional, and aesthetic development, and to evaluate children's literature products and media content from developmental, educational, and ethical perspectives.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the definition of children's literature, its genres and contributions to developmental areas, the characteristics of children's books, storytelling techniques, the effects of digital and visual media on children, the role of family and teachers, and the relationship between children, media, and children's rights.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
This section explains the definition, importance, and historical development of children's literature.
It explains the contributions of children's literature to the cognitive, language, and socio-emotional development of children.
It analyzes the effects of physical characteristics and illustrations in children's books on child development.
It explains storytelling and storytelling techniques used in children's literature.
It explains the characteristics of wordless books and evaluates their use in early childhood education.
It explains the role of parents in the child-book relationship and determines age-appropriate book selection criteria.
It analyzes the relationship between children, children's rights, and media within the context of children's literature and media.
It explains the effects of digital media use on children and evaluates its positive and negative aspects.
It explains the role of family and teachers in digital media use and develops child-centered guidance strategies.
It analyzes the effects of television, advertisements, and media content on children from a critical perspective
It evaluates cartoons in terms of content, message, and developmental appropriateness.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Reading	Children's Literature: Definition, Importance, and History	Lecture-Discussion
2	Literature Reading	The Contribution of Children's Literature to the Developmental Areas of Children	Lecture-Discussion
3	Literature Reading	Genres of Children's Literature in Early Childhood	Lecture-Discussion
4	Literature Reading	Physical Characteristics and Illustration in Children's Books	Lecture-Discussion
5	Literature Reading	Storytelling and Storytelling Techniques in Children's Literature	Lecture-Discussion
6	Literature Reading	Children's Literature Activities in Early Childhood	Lecture-Discussion
7	Literature Reading	Wordless Books and the Use of Wordless Books	Lecture-Discussion
8	Literature Reading	The Role of Parents in the Child-Book Relationship and Book Selection	Lecture-Discussion
9	Literature Reading	Children, Children's Rights, and Media	Lecture-Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Reading	Digital Media Use	Lecture-Discussion
12	Literature Reading	The Role of the Family in Digital Media Use	Lecture-Discussion
13	Literature Reading	The Role of the Teacher in Digital Media Use	Lecture-Discussion
14	Literature Reading	Television, Advertisements, and Children	Lecture-Discussion
15	Literature Reading	Cartoons	Lecture-Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Turla, A.(Ed.). (2018). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Çocuk Edebiyatı. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık
Gamble, N., Yates, S. (2002). Exploring Children's Literature: Teaching the Language andReading of Fiction. Hindistan: SAGE Publications

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC1: Explains legal regulations and procedures related to child development.				3
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC3: By monitoring current national and international developments in their field from diverse sources, they make assessments regarding professional practices.				3
2	PC4: Explains the basic concepts, legal regulations, and risk factors related to occupational health and safety.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC5: Collaborate by communicating effectively with families and the community.				3
2	PC6: Select and effectively use tools, equipment, and technologies used in professional practices in a manner appropriate to their purposes.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC7: Considering the developmental characteristics of children aged 0-6 in preschool and special education, it plans and implements an appropriate educational program for the child.				3
2	PC8: Identifies potential problems related to their profession and conducts the necessary research to address them.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC9: Analyzes problems related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC10: Develops solutions while observing professional and ethical values.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC11: They serve as a role model for society through their appearance, demeanor, attitude, and behavior.				3
2	PC12: Can work in collaboration with other disciplines.				3
3	PC13: Manages communication processes with families and multidisciplinary teams.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC14: Follows developments in the professional field by using a foreign language.			2
2	PC15: Demonstrates an open attitude towards learning related to lifelong personal and professional development.				3

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	4	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	47	0	96