IAJk13 Children's Literature - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.7. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavla Buchtová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJk13/OS01: Fri 5. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 12. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 19. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 26. 3. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 9. 4. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 16. 4. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 23. 4. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 30. 4. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 7. 5. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 14. 5. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, Fri 21. 5. 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, P. Buchtová
Prerequisites
IAJk11 Qualifying Exam - AJ
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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
  • 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
    not specified
  • The Cambridge companion to children's literature. Edited by M. O. Grenby - Andrea Immel. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009, xxv, 293. ISBN 9780521868198. info
  • POLETTE, Nancy. Teaching thinking skills with picture books : grades K-3. Illustrated by Paul Dillon. London: Teacher Ideas, 2007, ix, 139. ISBN 9781591585923. info
  • KNOWLES, Elizabeth and Martha SMITH. Understanding diversity through novels and picture books. London: Libraries Unlimited, 2007, v, 149. ISBN 9781591584407. info
  • Art through children's literature : creative art lessons for Caldecott books. Illustrated by Debi Englebaugh. London: Teacher Ideas Press, 1994, xvi, 199. ISBN 1563081547. info
  • MAGUIRE, Jack. Creative storytelling : choosing, inventing, and sharing tales for children. Illustrated by Dale Gottlieb. New expanded ed. Cambridge, MA: Yellow Moon, 1985, 200 s. ISBN 0938756354. info
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: 8 konzultací.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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