Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Children's Literature 1 SNZ207 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. Behlül Bilal SEZER
Instructor(s) Arş. Gör. Behlül Bilal SEZER (Güz)
Goals The objective of the course is to inform the students about children’s books primarily literary children’s books and to establish an awareness for them in this context.
Course Content The external structure (shape) features required to be included in the literary children’s books (cover,-paperback-size-dimensions, images, letters, page layout, etc.) The internal structure (shape) features required to be included in the literary children’s books (subject, theme, language and expression features, characters, plan, etc.) Educational and basic principles required to be included in the literary children’s books The items that weaken the configuration of the subject in the children’s books
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 It designs the activities that were designed benefitting from the works of children’s literature by considering the characteristics of children in preschool period.
2 It assesses the works of children’s literature based on the criteria learned in the course.
3 It designs activities for developing the linguistic skills of students in the focus of literary children’s books.
4 It uses the Turkish language in correct and effective manner.
5 It uses the products of the children’s literature which allow children to meet democracy, human rights/children’s rights, and social and universal values within the educational environment.
6 It uses the correct terminology regarding literature and children’s literature.
7 In the process of acquiring the reading culture by the individual, it know the importance of literary books addressing the preschool period.
8 It discusses the contribution of literature and children’s literature to the child and society.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The external structure (shape) features required to be included in the literary children’s books (cover,-paperback-size-dimensions, images, letters, page layout, etc Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week The internal structure (shape) features required to be included in the literary children’s books (subject, theme, language and expression features, characters, plan, etc.) Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
3. Week Educational and basic principles required to be included in the literary children’s books Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week The items that weaken the configuration of the subject in the children’s books Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Effect of the literary children’s books on the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development of a child Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
6. Week Effect of the literary children’s books on the linguistic, personality, social and cultural development of a child Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
7. Week Functions of the literary children's books in the process of acquiring the reading culture. Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Presentations of students Practice, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Research
10. Week Presentations of students Interview, Practice, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Presentations of students Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Research, Practice
12. Week Presentations of students Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice
13. Week Presentations of students Research, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
14. Week Final
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Understands the interaction between the disciplines related to the field of classroom teaching.
2 Approaches the information about the field of classroom teaching with a critical perspective.
3 Uses the necessary computer software in the field of classroom teaching.
4 Internalizes the skills developed in the field of classroom teaching and uses them in interdisciplinary studies.
5 Knows and applies the basic skills that a child at primary school level should have.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
10 Follows the innovation, development, and 21st-century skills in the teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and practice based on scientific principles.
11 Uses Turkish properly and effectively per the rules and communicates well with students.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to monitor and communicate with colleagues.
14 Is aware of the importance of willing and active participation in cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sportive activities for the teaching profession, to be an effective global citizen.
15 Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4
PY10 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4
PY12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY14 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 4
PY15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Aslan, C.2007) ”The Effect of Written Children's Books on Reading Comprehension and Written Expression Skills)". Educational Research (Eurasian Journal of Educational Research). 27: 15-29.
  • Sever, Sadat (2010) Children and Literature. Izmir: Tude Publishing.
  • Aslan, C. (2006) ”Examination of Some Works Involving Child-Adult Conflict in Turkish Children's Literature". Journal of the Faculty of Educational Sciences of Ankara University. 39 (2): 193-216
  • Aslan, C. (2006) ”Children's Books by Rifat Ilgaz in Terms of Presenting the Reality of Life". Education-Science-Society. 15 (4): 4-15.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 14 14
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 14 14
Research 1 20 20
Interview 1 20 20
Presentation (Preparation) 1 12 12
Other Activities 1 20 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0