Faculty of Education · Pre-School Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the historical development of children's literature and the importance of children's publications in terms of all areas of development, in particular for children.
Course Content
Literature, Children's Literature and its historical development, Children's publications and the importance of the child in terms of development areas, Characteristics of children's literature products, Children's literature of children's literature, What to do in the next teaching levels and to be a good reader. Examination of children's literature products of different age groups and preparing samples
Required Resources
Oğuzkan, Ferhan (2000) Çocuk Edebiyatı. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Sever, Sedat (2010) Çocuk ve Edebiyat. Ankara: Tudem Yayıncılık.
Turla, Ayşe (Ed.) (2015) Okul öncesi Dönemde Çocuk Edebiyatı. Ankara, Hedef Yayıncılık.
Recommended Resources
Şirin, Mustafa Ruhi (1998) 99 Soruda Çocuk Edebiyatı. İstanbul: Çocuk Vakfı Yayınları.
II. Ulusal Çocuk ve Gençlik Edebiyatı Sempozyumu. Gelişmeler, Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri (http://kitaplar.ankara.edu.tr/dosyalar/pdf/840.pdf).
Course Learning Outcomes
- Define literature and children's literature and explain the effects of individual on development
- To follow and evaluate children's literature and media publications for children.
- Analyzes children's literature prepared for children by categorizing according to age groups.
- Presents children's literature products for preschool children with the right methods and techniques.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concepts about children's literature | Source 1 |
| 2 | Types of children's literature | Source 1 |
| 3 | Advantages and features of children's literature | Source 1 |
| 4 | Contribution of children's literature to the development of the child | Source 1 |
| 5 | Contribution of children's literature to the development of the child | Source 1 |
| 6 | Interior and exterior features of children's books | Source 1 |
| 7 | Children's Libraries and Examples in our Country | Source 1 |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Examination of children's books in different age groups | Source 1 |
| 10 | Examination of children's books in different age groups | Source 1 |
| 11 | Points to note when preparing a child's book | Source 1 |
| 12 | Preparing books for children in different age groups | Source 1 |
| 13 | Preparing books for children in different age groups | Source 1 |
| 14 | Guidance for families and trainers in choosing books for the age group | Source 1 |
| 15 | Evaluation of Children's Literature Products | Source 1 |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |


