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. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.	0
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.					4
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.		1
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.						5
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories	0
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.						5
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.						5
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.						5
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.					4
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.						5
2	Research and study at the academic level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".						5

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