ZS1BP_AL3B Childrens literature

Faculty of Education
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavla Buchtová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZS1BP_AL3B/01: Wed 8:00–9:50 učebna 58, P. Buchtová
Prerequisites
ZS1BP_ASZK Qualifying Exam
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Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is designed as the introduction to children’s and young adult literature and its relationship with primary education.
The aim of the course is:
1) to explore characteristic genres of children’s and young adult literature such as poetry, fairy tales, picture books, adventure stories, fantasy, realistic fiction
2) to introduce some typical themes and conventions associated with children’s and young adult literature
3) to develop in students the ability to read children’s literature critically
4) to provide theoretical background for using literature in the classroom
5) to stimulate students to become passionate readers
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to read children’s literature critically, select books of various genres for equipping class library, and choose appropriate methods and activities for using children’s literature in the classroom.
Syllabus
  • 1. Three sources of children's literature.
  • 2. A short survey of the development of children's literature; Golden Age of children's literature; milestones of children's literature.
  • 3. Nursery rhymes.
  • 4. Modern poetry for children.
  • 5. Fairy tales traditional and modern, legends and tales.
  • 6. Animal stories.
  • 7. Children and families in children's fiction.
  • 8. History and literature.
  • 9. School stories.
  • 10.Fantasy and alternative worlds.
  • 11. From comics to picture books, graphic novels and manga.
  • 12. Contemporary issues.
Literature
  • BOBULOVÁ, Ivana. Children's and juvenile literature :(written in English). Vyd. 1. Nitra: Pedagogická fakulta UKF v Nitre, 2003, 189 s. ISBN 80-8050-628-0. info
Teaching methods
discussion-based seminars
Assessment methods
5 response papers
Written credit test (passmark 70 %)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je určen studentům NŠ, kteří složili SoZK a připravují se na státnice z AJ.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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