Rapor Tarihi: 15.01.2026 08:44
| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Literature | TRZ201 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face-to-Face |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA |
| Instructor(s) | Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA (Güz) |
| Goals | To enable prospective teachers to develop an awareness of fostering a love of reading and a reading culture in children, and to develop their ability to effectively utilize qualified works written for and suited to children in educational processes. |
| Course Content | The development of children’s literature in the world and in Turkey. The importance of introducing children to quality children’s books during childhood, and the role of children’s literature in fostering thoughtful and sensitive individuals with a strong reading culture. Examination, through examples, of the essential features (design, content, and educational aspects) that children’s literary works should possess. Presentation of examples of poor-quality children’s books and discussion of their negative effects on children’s developmental characteristics. Activities aimed at helping prospective teachers evaluate the suitability of the books they read and analyze for different age groups and determine which aspects of children’s development these books support. Identification of the contributions of various literary genres (epic, fairy tale, poem, story, novel, etc.) and linguistic materials (counting rhymes, tongue twisters, riddles, etc.) that appeal to children to their overall development. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Defines basic concepts about children´s literature. |
| 2 | Defines the qualities to be found in children´s publications. |
| 3 | Indicates that the child must be included in the publication of works on specific attributes |
| 4 | Orders and explains the importance of children reading culture in the process of obtaining |
| 5 | Analyzes qualified and unqualified differences between children´s literature publications |
| 6 | Applies what they learn in Children´s Literature course in Turkish lessons |
| 7 | Knows the best examples of native and foreign children's literature |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The discussion of the concepts of "child identity" and "children's literature." | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 2. Week | The basic features and functions of children's literature. | Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Children's realism and literary texts | |
| 4. Week | Children's literature according to the developmental characteristics of children (Language development and cognitive development). | Interview |
| 5. Week | Children's literature according to the developmental characteristics of children (Personality development and social development). | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Criteria for evaluating children's literature products. | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 8. Week | Types of children's literature and examples | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Types of children's literature and examples | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Children's poetry | Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Children's magazine publishing and magazines | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Translation of children's books | Research, Interview |
| 13. Week | Examination of examples from Turkish children's literature works | Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Examination of examples from foreign children's literature works | Research, Other Activities |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Transfer concepts of the Turkish teaching to the application environments, use them appropriately and effectively, explain the relationship between these concepts. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Recognize all aspects of the Turkish Teaching Program; in line with the program, plan and practise the teaching processes by taking into account the individual differences of the students (readiness, special training needs, mother tongue, etc.). | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | As scientifically literate secondary school teachers, know how to access knowledge, follow and evaluate new research. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Know the current status of the area of Turkish teaching in national and international arenas in relation to sociological and philosophical background. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Follow, evaluate and use basic resources, publications, and national and international reports related to the area of Turkish teaching. | ✔ | |||||
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Güz Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA | Quiz | 10.00 | |
| Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA | Blog | 10.00 | |
| Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA | Quiz | 10.00 | |
| Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA | Vize | 25.00 | |
| Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA | Final | 40.00 | |
| Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA | Ödev | 5.00 | |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 2 | 14 | 28 |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 | |
| Total Workload | 53 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
