IAJp13 Childrens literature

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites
IAJp11 Qualifying Exam - AJ
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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 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
  • WAUGH, Rosemary and David WAUGH. Integrating children's literature in the curriculum : insights for the primary and early years educator. First edition. London: McGraw Hill/Open University Press, 2022, xii, 152. ISBN 9780335250806. info
  • 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
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/jaro2025/IAJp13/index.qwarp
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)
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