Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE620 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the historical and cultural context of children's literature, analyze discussions surrounding literary works in children's literature, and develop critical thinking skills.
Course Content Within the scope of this course, the concept of children's literature will be evaluated from a holistic perspective. The emergence of children's literature in the world and in our country and how it has evolved and developed over time will be followed, and the issues that set the stage for discussions within the framework of the historical course of children's literature will be discussed
Learning Outcomes - The student recognizes the historical development and basic concepts of children's literature.
- The student develops critical reading and discussion skills in children's literature.
- The student analyzes children's literature works in various cultural contexts.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Definition and Importance of Children's Literature Verbal Expression Research Other Activities
2. Week Historical Development of Children's Literature Other Activities Research Verbal Expression
3. Week Basic Concepts in Children's Literature Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
4. Week Children's Literature and Cultural Identity Other Activities Verbal Expression Research
5. Week Gender and Representation in Children's Literature Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
6. Week Children's Literature in Different Cultures Other Activities Verbal Expression Research
7. Week Narrative Techniques in Modern Children's Literature Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
8. Week Humor and Entertainment in Children's Literature Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
9. Week Social and Moral Themes in Children's Literature Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
10. Week The Relationship Between Children's Literature and Education Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
11. Week Critical Reading Strategies in Children's Literature Other Activities Verbal Expression Research
12. Week Current Discussions in Children's Literature Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
13. Week Literature and Child Development Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
14. Week General Evaluation and Project Presentations Verbal Expression Practice Other Activities Research
Recommended Sources
Çelik, İ. (2020). Çocuk Edebiyatı: Kuram ve Uygulama. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Sönmez, M. (2018). Çocuk Edebiyatı ve Eleştiri. İstanbul: Vize Yayıncılık.
Koçak, A. (2017). Çocuk Edebiyatı ve Kültürel Temsiller. İzmir: Eğitim Yayınları.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 4 5 -
PY3 4 4 3 5 -
PY8 3 4 3 3 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 3 1 3
Preparation, After Class Study 3 1 3
Midterm 2 14 1 14
Homework 1 14 2 28
Homework 2 14 2 28
Final 14 1 14
Practice 7 1 7
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0