| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Children´s Literature |
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| Course Code |
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YDS219 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. SİLVİA ZİNZADE AKINCI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Undergraduates learn place of children’s literature within the concept of literature generally.
Understand why is needed children’s literature
Learn characteristics of children’s publications.
Learn the child’s developmental stages.
Learn that the child should be able to choose books according to their age.
Learn about the contribution of the tale for Pre-school and elementary school 1., 2. and 3. Class students.
Know what should be considered when they are telling tales to child
Know that how to tell a legend and epos to a child, and what would be the gains
Understand that importance of poetry and fabl in children’s education.
Know that properties of children’s poetry and how to memorizing a poem to a child.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To introduce the types of children’s literature. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course will be provided with the definition and characteristics of literature. In addition, the definition of children´s literature in detail in this course, the planning of activities related to children´s literature and children´s books examining topics will be discussed. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Germany |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The definition and scope of children’s literature |
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2 |
The child’s developmental stages |
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The characteristics of children’s publications |
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4 |
The characteristics of children’s publications |
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The functions of the tale in children’s education |
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6 |
Fairy tales type in children’s literature |
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7 |
Repeat course |
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midterm exam |
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9 |
The functions of the epos in children’s education and epos type in children’s literature |
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10 |
The functions of the legend in children’s education and legend type in children’s literature |
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The functions of the poetry in children’s education |
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12 |
The functions of the poetry in children’s education |
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Characteristics of children’s poems |
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14 |
Examples of children’s poetry and evalution |
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15 |
The functions of the fabl in children’s education and fabl type in children’s literature. |
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16/17 |
final exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. |
5 |
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2 |
Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. |
5 |
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3 |
Describe the applications of effective communication with students. |
5 |
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Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. |
5 |
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5 |
Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. |
5 |
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Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. |
5 |
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Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. |
5 |
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Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. |
5 |
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Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. |
5 |
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10 |
Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. |
5 |
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Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. |
5 |
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Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. |
5 |
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13 |
Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. |
5 |
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14 |
Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. |
5 |
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15 |
Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. |
5 |
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16 |
Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. |
5 |
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17 |
Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. |
5 |
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18 |
Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. |
5 |
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19 |
Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. |
5 |
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20 |
Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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