CHILDREN'S LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY208E	CHILDREN'S LITERATURE	4	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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:	It is aimed to teach children's literature and to provide students with the knowledge and skills to raise awareness about the upbringing of children taking into account the language development of children.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of this course includes a brief history of children's literature, techniques of analysing a story book, techniques to use in a classroom while reading a storybook and critical evaluation of stories on matters of class, race, gender and other social concerns.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the concepts related to children's literature.
Explains the importance and characteristics of children's literature.
Establishes a relationship between children's literature and child development.
Discriminates the characteristics of children's books.
Organizes the points to be considered while preparing a children's book.
Supports families and educators in the selection of age-appropriate books.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Course introduction and application, assessment information to be disclosed to the students the importance of the course and other courses in the curriculum to emphasize the interaction with	Discussion
2	Read chapter 2, Wolf, 2004	Literary Engagement	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
3	Read chapter 3, Wolf, 2004	Literary Elements in Prose	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
4	Read chapter 3, Wolf, 2004	Talking About Literature	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
5	Read chapter 5, Wolf, 2004	Gender in Children’s Literature	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
6	Read chapter 6, Wolf, 2004 Read Love That Dog by Sharon Creech	Interpreting Literature Through Writing	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
7	Read chapter 7, Wolf, 2004	Interpreting Literature Through the Visual Arts	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Read chapter 8, Wolf, 2004	Interpreting Literature Through Drama	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
10	Read chapter 1, Wartenberg, 2009	Philosophy and Children Stories	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
11	Read chapter 8, Wartenberg, 2009	Teaching Ethics	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
12	Read chapter 9, Wartenberg, 2009	Teaching Social and Political Philosophy	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
13	Read chapter 10, Wartenberg, 2009	Teaching Metaphys	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
14	Read chapter 11, Wartenberg, 2009	Teaching the Philosophy of Mind	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
15	Read chapter 12, Wartenberg, 2009	Teaching Environmental Philosophy	Reading, powerpoint slides and class discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Shelby A. Wolf-Interpreting Literature With Children (Literacy Teaching Series) (2003)
Kyla Brown-Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963, the Reading Guide-Saddleback Educational Publishing, Inc. (2006)
Burton D. Fisher-Hansel and Gretel (Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series) (2000)
E. B. White, Garth Williams-Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)-HarperCollins (1974)
Wartenberg, T. E. (2014). Big ideas for little kids: Teaching philosophy through children's literature. Rowman & Littlefield.

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	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.						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 use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	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.						5

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.					4
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 understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.						5

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.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.					4
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 solutions to the 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.					4
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.						5
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.						5
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.				3

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.						5
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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	2	8
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	2	4	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	76