Literature in ELT
- Dersin Düzeyi: Lisans
- Tasarlanan Ders Kodu: FLE 444
- Öğretim Türü: Örgün Öğretim (Normal Öğretim)
- Dersin Kapsamı: Teorik
- Akademik Yıl: 2023 - 2024
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Ders İçeriği:
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
- examine the approaches to analysing literary texts and approaches to using literary texts for language classes,
- discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using different literary texts with language learners,
- apply a number of techniques to adapt short stories, novel chapters, play scenes/acts and poems for language teaching purposes in their micro-teachings,
- 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,
- 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
Content
Assigned reading
Week 1
February 21
What is literature?
What makes a text literary?
What are the literary genres/subgenres?
McRae; 1-2
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
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
Week 4
March 13
Analyzing Coursebooks on the use of literary texts
Week 5
March 20
Ways of adapting short stories in language classes (Instructor Input & Demo)
Discussion Task #2
Collie & Slater; 3, 9
Lazar; 5
Week 6
March 27
In-Class Application: Short stories
Week 7
April 3
In-Class Application: Short stories
Week 8
April 10
No Class: Happy Bayrams!
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
Week 10
April 24
In-Class Application: Novels
Week 11
May 1
No Class: Official Holiday
Week 12
May 8
Ways of adapting plays/scripts in language classes (Instructor Input & Demo)
Discussion Task #4
Collie & Slater; 5, 8
Lazar; 7
Week 13
May 15
In-Class Application: Plays/Scripts
Week 14
May 22
Ways of adapting poems/ lyrics in language classes (Instructor Input & Demo)
Discussion Task #5
Collie & Slater; 10
Lazar; 6
Week 15
May 29
In-Class Application: Poems