Syllabus Teaching Literature and Appreciation

Course                                     : Teaching Literature and Appreciation

Code and Units                       : GIG 62112 / 2 chrs

Semester/Academic Year        : Even Semester of 2013/2014

Academic Year                       : Genap 2013/2014

Class/Day-Time/Place             : Morning A/Monday: 10:30—12:10/Room #24 FKIP

                                                  Afternoon/Monday: 16:00—18:00/Room #24 FKIP

                                                  Weekend Class: Friday: 14.00—15.40/ Room #24

Study Program/Strata             : Language Education/Graduate Program

Lecturers                                 : Prof. Chuzaimah Dahlan Diem, MLS, Ed.D

  Machdalena Vianty, M.Ed., M.Pd., Ed.D..

              

                                                                          

1.     Course Description

This course discusses literary elements especially important as S2 students are searching for ways to develop literature-based ELT programs. Therefore, this course deals with numerous approaches for bringing literature into the total curriculum to reflect a procedure that allows S2 students to understand the foundations of the literature and the culture. Areas such as literary criticism and children’s, young adults’, and adults’ responses to text and illustration are emphasized. Increased emphasis on testing higher order thinking skills in addition to discussion questions and suggestions for using the text and its special features is also included.

2.     Course Objectives

a.    To build a model for evaluating and selecting books or other materials based upon literary and artistic characteristics that S2 students can then use themselves in their future ELT program.

b.   To introduce S2 students (educators and Educational Staff) to current concerns related to the genre of literature (fiction--novel/prose, poetry, drama and nonfiction—biographies and informational books) to encourage their contemplation or thoughtful observation and further investigation.

3.     Requirements

a.    Students should attend the class and arrive on time

b.    Even though it is not a certain student’s turn to present the topic, other students are required to summarize relevant articles or reading texts for classroom discussions in relation to topics discussed.

c.    Every Student also needs to demonstrate his or her interest in the weekly presented topic by asking questions, giving comments, or suggestions.

d.   Every student is assigned to write a teaching and learning syllabus for his/her English Language Teaching program.

e.    Missing classes will be made up on the basis of the students-lecturers’ agreement.both in terms of time and place.

4.     Teaching and Learning Strategies

a.    Lecturing and discussion in evey class meeting

b.    Group or individual presentation on books or a book chapter

c.    One-to-one conference for final syllabuswriting

d.   Joining a seminar on Literature or related theme if possible (optional)

5.     Evaluation/Scoring system

Students’ evaluation is done during the meetings, Mid, and Final. The final grade point average will be calculated on the basis of

Daily Presentation                   : 25 points

Mid Semester                          : 35 points

Final Semester                         : 40 points

6. References/Reading Materials:

a.    Journals. All relevant sources especially articles from printed and/or electronic journals, such as The Reading Teacher, RRQ, JAAL, etc.

b.   Text Books

Norton, D. E. (1991). Through the eyes of a child: An introduction to children’s literature (3rd ed.) New York, NY: Mcmillan Publishing Company.

Sutherland, Z., & Arbuthnot, M. H. (1986). Children and books. Glennview, IL: Scott, Foresman and Company.

c.    Children’s and Young Adults’ Literature (instructor’s and students’ choices)

d.   Adults’ Literature: Stieg Larsson’s Trilogy (instructor’s choices)

e.    Nonfiction: Biographies or Memoirs and Informational books (instructor’s and students’ choices).

7. Weekly Schedule

MEET-ING	TOPICS OF PRESENTATION	PRESENTER (S)	NOTES ON STRATEGIES OF LEARNING
1	-          Introduction and Course Description	C D Diem	Forming groups
2	-          The Child and Children’s Literature	C D Diem & All Students	All students were Joining 3rd SRS-TEFLIN Seminar
3	-          The  History of Children’s Literature	C D Diem Groups1 & 2 students	Presentation, brainstorming and dicussion for Literature-based ELT program
4	-          Evaluating and Selecting Literature for Children, Young Adults, and Adults	C D Diem Groups 3 & 4 students	Presentation, brainstorming and dicussion for Literature-based ELT program
5	-          Artists and Their Illustrations -          Poetry	C D Diem Groups 5-6-7 students	Presentation, brainstorming and dicussion for Literature-based ELT program
6	-          Picture Books	C D Diem Groups 1 & 2 students	Presentation, brainstorming and dicussion for Literature-based ELT program
7	-          Traditional Literature	C D Diem Groups 3 & 4 students	Presentation, brainstorming and dicussion for Literature-based ELT program
8	-          Modern Fantasy -          Contemporary Realistic Fiction	C D Diem Groups 5-6-7 students	Presentation, brainstorming and dicussion for Literature-based ELT program
9	-          Non Fiction: Memoirs or Biographies and Informational Books or Articles	C D Diem Groups 1 & 2 students	Talk show and  Discussion with author(s)
10	MID SEMESTER: Their Own Reflection and Appreciation about what has been read, presented, and learned	ALL STUDENTS	Presenting Reflection and Appreciation to Literature
11	-          Drama	C D Diem Groups 3 and 4 students	Presentation, questions and answers for Literature-based ELT program
12	-          Multicultural Literature	C D Diem Groups 5-6-7 students	Presentation, questions and answers for Literature-based ELT program
13	-          Bringing Students and Books Together	Individual Student	Brain storming for syllabus and lesson plan writing in accordance with studen’s own classroom needs
14	-          Bringing Students and Books Together	Individual Student	Brain storming for syllabus and lesson plan writing in accordance with studen’s own classroom needs
15	-          Student’s Own Project (Syllabus writing) and Conference with instructor for guidance and feedback	Individual Student	Presentation, questions and answers for Literature-based syllabus of ELT program
16	-          Student’s Own Project (Syllabus writing) and Conference with instructor for guidance and feedback	Individual Student	Presentation, questions and answers for Literature-based syllabus of ELT program
17	-          Student’s Own Project (Syllabus writing) and Conference with instructor for guidance and feedback	Individual Student	Presentation, questions and answers for Literature-based syllabus of ELT program
18	FINAL SEMESTER Submission of Extensive Syllabus	All students	Individual Student’s Written Syllabus and Lesson Plan is due

                                                                        Palembang, January 2014

                                                                        Subject Instructor in Charge,

                                                                        Chuzaimah Dahlan Diem

                                                                        Professor of Education