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10. Ur, P. (1996). A Course in Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge11. Van Lier, L. (1996). Interaction in the Language Curriculum. New York, NY: Longman.LLE 7205 DEVELOPING LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE COURSES FORYOUNG LEARNERSCourse Description:This course is intended to introduce students to the various issues in Children‟s Literature in thecontext of pre-primary, primary and secondary school education. Focus is on the underlyingtheoretical concepts and issues, close study of selected works and practical classroomimplications.Learning OutcomesLearners will be able to:i) enjoy and analyze literature for childrenii) research the background, history and cultural context of children‟s literatureiii) analyze the reading interests of childreniv) analyze the reading interests encouraged by teachers and parentsv) discuss and experiment with the art of storytellingvi) evaluate the style and illustrations of contemporary picture book illustratorsvii) develop projects for children‟s reading and writing, drama and pictorialrepresentation of ideasviii) examine the role of children‟s literature in child developmentObjectivesThe course is styled to equip learners with:ix) knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts of children‟s literaturex) understanding of the meaning and function of children‟s literaturexi) competences for designing literature projects for childrenxii) understanding of the progression of traditional fairy tales into the 21st centuryContentLearners will review documented and otherwise held knowledge of children‟s literature andexamine its place in the school curriculum. The course will examine the criteria for selectingand developing literature for young learners. Discussion topics will explore age levels, valuestaught through literature and artistic qualities. Pedagogic strategies appropriate for younglearners will be discussed in detail. Emphasis will be placed on the requirement for children‟sliterature to be taught and learnt with enjoyment. The course leader will suggest at least ten textsand above for reference on the course.Teaching methodsLecture and Seminar presentations48
DemonstrationClass discussionsWorkshopCourse OutlineWeek Content/Activity1 ,2, 3 Introduction: getting re-acquaintedHistorical overview of children‟s literatureThe nature of children‟s literatureSub-genres of children‟s literatureMulticulturalism and diversity in children‟s literatureMeaning and role of children‟s literatureAims of teaching children‟s literature4 Representation of Literary elements: Character (Readings)Analyzing characters in young learners‟ literatureImprovising activities to analyze characterMaterials for illustrating character in children‟s literaturePedagogical strategies for discussing young characters for younglearners5 Representation of Literary elements: Plot (Readings)Evaluating the short plot span and its advantagesCreating plots for young learnersDiagramming the plot6 Representation of Literary elements: Setting (Readings)Children‟s space/worldNatural world: the lake, the mountains, the forest, the plainsDomesticated world: the home, the school, the town, the villageFictitious world: space,7 Representation of Literary elements: Themes and style (Readings)The moral issuesModern concerns: beauty, sex roles,Symbolism, sound play, songs, repetitions8 Selecting books for young learnersSelection criteriaBooks for the very youngBooks for young adultsIllustrated materialsCreating illustrations in children‟s literature9 & 10 Variety in children’s literatureModern fantasyHistorical fictionRealistic fictionScience fiction49
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