AJc203 Children's Literature

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, 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
AJc203/01: Fri 24. 9. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 8. 10. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 22. 10. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 12. 11. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 26. 11. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 10. 12. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, A. Dobrovolná
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
This course provides a context and theoretical background for using authentic literature in ELT and promoting extensive reading in their classes. It also aims to examine and try out classroom techniques used with literature and reading in ELT. The course is classroom-oriented, it is based on published materials and it will require the participants to be active in contributing to discussions and having hands-on experience in the sessions. The participants will be expected to reflect on the experience and share their reflections with their peers. At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:
to provide solid theoretical background for using authentic literature in EFL classes;
to develop and run a series of lessons based on literary texts appropriate for the age and level of their students;
to plan an extensive reading programme
to keep a record of a project;
to link the theory with the practice;
to reflect on and evaluate their learning and teaching practice
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able: to choose an appropriate authentic literary text for class work
to plan stages and activities for intensive reading programme
to plan an extensive reading programme
to keep a record of a project
to link the theory with the practice
to reflect on and evaluate their learning and teaching practice
Syllabus
  • Different approaches to using authentic literature in ELT.
  • Rationale for using authentic literature
  • Choosing the right book
  • Criteria of choice
  • Methodological overview of using literature in ELT
  • Looking for appropriate tasks
  • Using short stories
  • Using novels and plays
  • Using poetry
  • Using literature and film versions
  • Project work based on literature
  • Presentations, feedback, evaluation
Literature
  • LAZAR, Gillian. Literature and language teaching : a guide for teachers and trainers. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993, xiv, 268. ISBN 9780521404808. info
  • MALEY, Alan and Alan DUFF. The inward ear : poetry in the language classroom. Camridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989, 186 s. ISBN 0-521-31240-X. info
  • COLLIE, Joanne and Stephen SLATER. Literature in the language classroom : a resource book of ideas and activities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987, vi, 266. ISBN 0521312248. info
  • Literature and language teaching. Edited by Ronald Carter - Christopher Brumfit. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1986, xi, 289. ISBN 0194370828. info
Teaching methods
Workshops, seminars, discussions, online support and discussions in the moodlinka forum
Assessment methods
Presentations (face-to-face, online), discussions, hands-on activities with reflections, independent work, project.
Course requirements:
Active participation in the lessons and in the discussions in moodlinka
Creating a project based on a chosen authentic literary text for a class at a primary school.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 24 hodin.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2695
Students are requested to secure good internet connection in order to participate in online lessons as indicated in the schedule. Students must attend these meetings with both the sound and camera on.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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