CHILDREN S LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY208	CHILDREN S LITERATURE	4	2	2	3

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to teach children's literature and to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the development of children's language development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts, definition and scope of children's literature, history of children's literature, importance of children's literature and its contribution to development, structural properties of children's books, types of children's books, children In the preparation of children's chapters the basic principles required for the age group guidance to educators, children's libraries in the world and Turkey, interactive book reading studies

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concepts related to children's literature.
Explain the importance and characteristics of children's literature.
To establish a relationship between child literature and child literature.
Distinguish the characteristics of children's books.
Child prepares points for attention when preparing books
Provides guidance to families and educators in selecting appropriate books for the age group

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Web Based Research	Course description and application, explanation of evaluation information to the student The importance of the course in the curriculum and the emphasis on the interaction with other courses	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method, Question and Answer, Brain Storming, Project Study
2	Literature Review, Web Based Research	Definition, Scope, Importance, Development Process of Children's Literature, Contribution of Children's Literature to Child Development	Expression, Creative Work Method, Question and Answer, Brain Storming, Project Study
3	Literature Review,Group Research	The structure of children's books (internal and external), types of children's books	Expression, Question and Answer, Brain Storming
4	Literature Review	TRAINING PRINCIPLES TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE PREPARATION OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method, Question answer
5	Web Based Research	definition of tale, history, types, examination of tales, structural features of western and Turkish tables	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method
6	Literature Review, Web Based Research	epic, rhetoric, fables, riddles, poems, lullabies and the use of these literary genres as children's literature and their contribution to developmental characteristics	Lecture, Discussion
7	Application	Examination of books for children of 0-18 age group and stages of construction	Presentations
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Application	Examination of books for children of 0-18 age group and stages of construction	Presentations
10	Literature Review, Web Based Research, Individual Research, Group Research	Different story reading techniques, story reading techniques	Expression, Question and Answer, Brain Storming, Project Study
11	Visual Resources, Applications	Studying interactive book reading program	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Visual Resources, Applications	Reading stories by reading interactive books	presentations
13	Visual Resources, Applications	Reading stories by reading interactive books	presentations
14	Visual Resources	stop motion definition of a cartoon method, showing examples	Lecture, Discussion, Creative Working Method,Question and Answer, Brain Storming, Project Study
15	Visual Resources, Applications	stop motion application in the classroom	presentations
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yalçın, A. and Aytaş, G. (2017). Children's Literature. Akçağ.
Genesis, G. and driven A. (2010). Preschool Child, Literature And Book. İstanbul: YA-PA.
Akçalı, İ. S. (2015). Children and Media. Ankara: Nobel.
Berk, L. (2013). Child Development. Ankara: Image.
Akoğlu, G., Sarıca, A. and Karaman G. (2016). Interactive Book Reading Program (EKOP). Ankara: Educated Book.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.				3
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.						5
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning				3
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.					4
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.						5
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.				3
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.				3
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

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	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	4	2	8
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	1	6
Assignment (Homework)	2	2	4
Project Work	4	2	8
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	5	1	5
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	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	55	0	79