Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE604 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 9.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Elif Emine BALTA (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to evaluate the definition, characteristics and elements of poetry in the context of children's literature.
Course Content Within the scope of this course, the definition, features and elements of poetry will be evaluated in the context of children's literature. The relationship of poetry with children's creative thinking and emotional development will be evaluated. The poetry understanding and poems of the poets who have an important place in Turkish children's poetry will be analyzed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student recognizes the historical development and basic characteristics of poetry in children's literature.
2 The student develops skills for writing poetry for children.
3 The student analyzes the educational functions of poetry in children's literature.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definition and History of Poetry in Children's Literature Interview, Research, Other Activities
2. Week Basic Elements and Structure of Poetry Research, Interview, Other Activities
3. Week Language and Expression in Children's Poetry Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week Educational Aims of Poetry Research, Interview, Other Activities
5. Week Classic and Modern Children's Poems Research, Interview, Other Activities
6. Week Poetic Imagery and Imagination Interview, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Rhythm, Rhyme, and Sound Play Research, Other Activities, Interview
8. Week Strategies for Reading and Understanding Poetry Other Activities, Interview, Research
9. Week Techniques for Writing Poetry for Children Interview, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Poetry and Illustration: Visual Narration Research, Other Activities, Interview
11. Week Poetic Themes and Topics Interview, Other Activities, Research
12. Week Contemporary Children's Poetry and Authors Other Activities, Interview, Research
13. Week The Role of Poetry in Child Development Other Activities, Research, Interview
14. Week General Evaluation and Project Presentations Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research, Other Activities
*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 Based on master of science competencies, he improves and deepens high level of knowledge with original thinking and research
7 Present his/her scientific research results in scientific communities
9 Using language becarrefull.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Özdemir, H. (2015). Çocuk Edebiyatında Şiir ve Yazma. Ankara: Eğitim Yayınevi.
  • Küçük, H. (2017). Çocuk Şiirleri ve Şairleri. İstanbul: Tudem Yayınları.
  • Akpınar, E. (2019). Çocuk Edebiyatı: Şiir ve Anlatım. İzmir: Demos Yayınları.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 12 10 120
Research 2 25 50
Sınavlar
Practice 4 1 4
Total Workload 230
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 9.0