AJ1RC_LDM1 Children Literature 1

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/0/24. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavla Buchtová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Irena Přibylová, Ph.D.
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
AJ1RC_LDM1/OS01: Fri 19. 9. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 26. 9. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 10. 10. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 17. 10. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 24. 10. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 31. 10. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 7. 11. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 14. 11. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 21. 11. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 28. 11. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 5. 12. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, Fri 12. 12. 15:45–17:25 učebna 57, P. Buchtová
Prerequisites
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Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields 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 literature and its relationship with primary education. The aim of the course is:
1) to explore characteristic genres of children’s literature such as poetry, fairy tales, picture books, fantasy
2) to introduce some typical themes and conventions associated with children’s literature
3) to develop in students the ability to read children’s literature critically
4) to provide theoretical background for using children’s literature in the classroom
5) to stimulate students to become avid readers
Syllabus
  • Syllabus fall 2012
  • Nursery rhymes and poetry
  • Fairy tales: history of the genre
  • Fairy tales: stereotypes in fairy tales
  • Fairy tales: subverting the stereotypes
  • Storytelling
  • Picture books: major authors and illustrators
  • Picture books: contemporary themes
  • Picture books in the classroom
  • Animal stories
  • Fantasy and adventure
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HUNT, Peter. An introduction to children's literature. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994, 241 s. ISBN 0-19-219261-2. info
  • Reynolds, Kimberley, ed. Modern Children' s Literature. An Introduction. Palgrave Macmillan, 2005
Teaching methods
Minilectures, seminar discussions
Assessment methods
Requirements:
80% attendance
Read all the assigned readings
Keep a diary in which you record all written course assignments - both in-class and home assignments
Read at least two children's books in English
Presentation of the book you read
Final interview (discussing books you have read)
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: konzultace.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Spring 2017, Spring 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2014, recent)
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