Information Package / Course Catalogue
Child and Young Literature
Course Code: ÇGEL524
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Course Objectives To give examples about literacy and reading program development, art, creativity and the importance of the book in therapy, to make the student have theoretical and practical knowledge in this subject.

Course Content

The importance of children's literature, types of children's literature, contribution to child's development, children's books according to age, features of books, place and importance of children's books in education program will be emphasized.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Critically analyzes children's literature works in terms of developmental appropriateness, linguistic quality, and cultural content.
2.Designs literature-based educational programs to support children's language development.
3.Examines and interprets children's language use skills through scientific assessment methods.
4.Synthesizes current research in the field of children's literature and develops practice-oriented recommendations.
5.Develops original projects and practices in the fields of children's literature and language education and presents their outcomes effectively.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Güleç, H., Geçgel, H. (2006). Children's Literature. Kök Publishing, Ankara.
2.Sever, S. (2010). Child and Literature, Tudem Publishing, Izmir.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Children and books
Week 2 - Theoretical
Children's literature culture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of children's literature
Week 4 - Theoretical
Planning of the literature program
Week 5 - Theoretical
Literature-based program
Week 6 - Theoretical
Children's books on the Internet
Week 7 - Theoretical
Children's language use
Week 8 - Theoretical
Assessing children's language use (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Activities used in language education in kindergarten
Week 10 - Practice
Literature review
Week 11 - Practice
Literature review
Week 12 - Practice
Presenting application examples
Week 13 - Practice
Presenting application examples
Week 14 - Practice
Project presentation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%25
Project1%25
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Lecture - Practice144284
Assignment26216
Term Project114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026