ECE3001 Language, Arts and Literature for Young ChildrenBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ARCHITECTUREGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.