Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
FLE 444 LITERATURE IN ELT
Wednesday 14:40-17:30 (EFB 19)
Dr. Deniz Şallı Çopur
210 64 99
COURSE DESCRIPTION & AIMS
FLE 444 gives its
participants an opportunity to (i) discuss the contributions of literature to
the English language teaching, (ii) examine the approaches to the integration
of literature into the EFL classes and the selection of materials to be used in
those classes, and (iii) discover a variety of techniques used to adapt
literary texts of different genres (short story, novel, drama, and poetry).
The course aims to
develop students’ understanding of the importance of literature in language
teaching and learning, familiarize students with using literary texts for
language teaching purposes, raise students’ awareness of approaches to using
literature in language classes, and help teacher candidates experience sample
lessons based on selected short stories, chapters from novels, scenes from
plays and poems.
By the end of the
course, the student-teachers will
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examine the
approaches to analysing literary texts and approaches to using literary texts
for language classes,
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discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of using different literary texts with language
learners,
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apply a number of
techniques to adapt short stories, novel chapters, play scenes/acts and poems
for language teaching purposes in their micro-teachings,
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adapt a short story,
a novel chapter, a play scene/act or a poem in a 40-minute lesson plan for
language teaching purposes in an EFL setting,
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develop relevant
materials to accompany the literary texts in the lessons designed as part of
their micro-teachings and thematic units.to develop students’ understanding of
the importance of literature in language teaching and learning.
MATERIALS
Collie, J. &
Slater, S. (1987). Literature in the
language teaching. Cambridge University Press.
Lazar, G. (1993). Literature and language teaching.
Cambridge University Press.
McRae, J. (1991). Literature with a small ‘l’. Macmillan
Publishers.
EVALUATION
a. Discussion
Tasks (x 10) 50
Points
Participants of FLE 444 should read the assigned
materials and/or do an internet search every week to participate in class
discussions, 5 discussions will be conducted based on the discussion questions
shared. Those discussions will be recorded. An assessed discussion will take
place on the second week to
b. In-class
Application: Micro-Teaching 40
points
Each class member will be assigned a genre to
prepare a lesson based on a literary text of their choice. The presenter will
decide on the specific language proficiency level and age group to plan and
execute his/her integrated skills lesson considering the aspects covered
(culture, creativity, etc). Besides, s/he is also free to select the material
and adapt it according to the given student profile. The rest of the class will
have the role of language learners during the presentation (40-minute lesson).
After the presentation, the lesson design and its execution will be discussed.
The presenters should refer to the approach used in analysing the literary text
and using it in class.
c.
Participation in Micro Teaching Sessions 10 points
Participation score is not based on
attendance. It is based on the performance of the students in the micro
teaching sessions in class. If you come to every lesson but do not participate
in the micro-teachings, you get 0/10.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Content |
Assigned
reading |
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Week 1 February 21 |
What is literature? What makes a text literary? What are the literary genres/subgenres? |
McRae; 1-2 |
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Week 2 February 28 |
Arguments for and against literature use Approaches to using/analyzing literature in class Discussion Task #0 |
Collie & Slater; 1 Lazar; 2 |
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Week 3 March 6 |
Choosing and Planning Materials Aspects to consider while using literature: Art, Creativity, Culture, Exposure, Reflection Discussion Task #1 |
Collie & Slater; 2 Lazar; 3; McRae; 5+6 |
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Week 4 March 13 |
Analyzing Coursebooks on the use of literary texts |
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Week 5 March 20 |
Ways of adapting short stories in language classes (Instructor
Input & Demo) Discussion Task #2 |
Collie & Slater; 3, 9 Lazar; 5 |
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Week 6 March 27 |
In-Class Application: Short stories |
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Week 7 April 3 |
In-Class Application: Short stories |
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Week 8 April 10 |
No Class: Happy Bayrams! |
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Week 9 April 17 |
Ways of adapting novels/graphic novels in language classes
(Instructor Input & Demo) Discussion Task #3 |
Collie & Slater; 4, 7 Lazar, 4 |
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Week 10 April 24 |
In-Class Application: Novels |
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Week 11 May 1 |
No Class: Official Holiday |
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Week 12 May 8 |
Ways of adapting plays/scripts in language classes (Instructor Input & Demo) Discussion Task #4 |
Collie & Slater; 5, 8 Lazar; 7 |
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Week 13 May 15 |
In-Class Application: Plays/Scripts |
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Week 14 May 22 |
Ways of adapting poems/ lyrics in language classes (Instructor
Input & Demo) Discussion Task #5 |
Collie & Slater; 10 Lazar; 6 |
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Week 15 May 29 |
In-Class Application: Poems |
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