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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ECE3001	Language, Arts and Literature for Young Children	Spring Fall	2	2	3	8

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	1. You will develop a broad knowledge of the various genres and types of books for children, including the major authors and illustrators of these books. 2. You will become familiar with theliterary and artistic elements and how they interact to create an effective book for children in order toevaluate the literary quality and appropriateness of specific books. 3: You will be able to use reference sources to locate information on children’s literature . 4 You will examine the role of literature in the lives of children, particularly in relation to engaging children with literature for both personal and academic purposes. 5 You will develop an awareness of social, multicultural and international issues as theyconnect to literature for children. 6. Teach with children’sl literature in the context of a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and young adult curriculum. 7. Plan and evaluate literature activities that develop reading comprehension and reasoning skills in the content areas of the curriculum. 8. Select high quality children’s literature appropriate for young children. 9. Create developmentally appropriate activities/lesson plans integrating children’s literature 10. Design a classroom environment with literature appropriate for the early childhood classroom l. 11. Use technology with children’s literature in the curriculum

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course students will be able to do the following

1. You will develop a broad knowledge of the various genres and types of books for
children, including the major authors and illustrators of these books.

2. You will become familiar with theliterary and artistic elements and how they interact to create an effective book for children in order toevaluate the literary quality and appropriateness of specific books.

3: You will be able to use reference sources to locate information on children’s literature
.
4 You will examine the role of literature in the lives of children,
particularly in relation to engaging children with literature for both personal and academic purposes.

5 You will develop an awareness of social, multicultural and international issues as theyconnect to literature for children.

6. Teach with children’sl literature in the context of a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and young adult curriculum.
7. Plan and evaluate literature activities that develop reading comprehension and reasoning skills in the content areas of the curriculum.
8. Select high quality children’s literature appropriate for young children.
9. Create developmentally appropriate activities/lesson plans integrating children’s literature
10. Design a classroom environment with literature appropriate for the early childhood classroom l.
11. Use technology with children’s literature in the curriculum

Course Content

Genres of traditional children's literature, picture books, poetry and rhymes, fiction, and informational books; development of children's literature; contributions of genres of children's
literature on children's development; introducing children to quality children's books; basic reference tools and selection guides pertaining to children's literature; values taught through children's literature

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Intro
2)	Poetry
3)	Picture Books
4)	Picture Books
5)	Traditional Literature
6)	Fantasy
7)	Realistic Fiction
8)	International Literature
9)	Turkish Literature
10)	Information Books
11)	High Interest Books
12)	Multicultural Literature
13)	Story Telling
14)	Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lukens, R. j., Smith, J. J., & Coffel, C. M. (2012). A critical handbook of children's literature. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Course Readings: Joan Glazer & Cyndi Giorgis, (2004). Literature for Young Children, 5th Ed. Prentice-Hall.
References:	Optional Text Book • Lynch-Brown, C., Tomlinson, C. M., & Short, K. G. (2011). Essentials of children's literature. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Total		%
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		%

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	8	10	80
Field Work	3	8	24
Study Hours Out of Class	6	8	48
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Project	1	3	3
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			201

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2)	Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3)	Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4)	Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5)	Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6)	Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7)	Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8)	Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9)	Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10)	Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11)	Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12)	Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13)	Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14)	Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15)	Have the professional and ethical responsibility.
16)	Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17)	Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18)	Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.