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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.					4
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.						5
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.					4
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					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