ZS1BK_AL3B Children's Literature - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 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
ZS1BK_AL3B/OS01: Fri 14. 2. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 21. 2. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 28. 2. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 6. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 13. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 20. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 27. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 3. 4. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 17. 4. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, Fri 24. 4. 15:00–16:50 učebna 56, P. Buchtová
Prerequisites
ZS1BK_ASZK Qualifying Exam
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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
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
  • 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)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je určen studentům NŠ, kteří složili SoZK a připravují se na státnice z AJ.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms 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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