American literature for language teachers 4100-5SLADNJ
The course is an overview of American literary epochs and forms along with their adaptations to English language teaching in pre-school and primary school. Analyzed forms are myths, fairy stories, poems, short stories, critical commentaries, movie and theatrical adaptations.
The overall objective of the course is to acquaint the participants with various ways of selecting and choosing appropriate literary texts and having them applied to the ELT classroom in pre-school and primary school.
The main textbook offering a concise presentation of American literary epochs and texts is an updated e-book Diniejko, A. Introduction to the Study of Literature and Film in English, 2022.
Thematic scope:
1. Native American myths and legends
2. American folk tales and fairy tales
3. American short stories
4. American poems
5. American animal characters
6. American comic books and their heroes
7. American theatrical plays and movie adaptations for children
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Term 2023Z:
The course is an overview of American literary epochs and forms along with their adaptations to English language teaching in primary school. Analyzed forms are myths, fairy stories, poems, short stories, critical commentaries, movie and theatrical adaptations. The overall objective of the course is to acquaint the participants with various ways of selecting and choosing appropriate literary texts and having them applied to the ELT classroom in primary school. The main textbook offering a concise presentation of American literary epochs and texts is an updated e-book Diniejko, A. Introduction to the Study of Literature and Film in English, 2022. Thematic scope: |
Term 2024Z:
The course is an overview of American literary epochs and forms along with their adaptations to English language teaching in pre-school and primary school. Analyzed forms are myths, fairy stories, poems, short stories, critical commentaries, movie and theatrical adaptations. The overall objective of the course is to acquaint the participants with various ways of selecting and choosing appropriate literary texts and having them applied to the ELT classroom in pre-school and primary school. The main textbook offering a concise presentation of American literary epochs and texts is an updated e-book Diniejko, A. Introduction to the Study of Literature and Film in English, 2022. Thematic scope: |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge - the graduate knows and understands:
K_W01 to an advanced degree selected facts, theories, institutions, processes, and phenomena related to the study areas:, literary studies, American literature relevant to the field of studies - teaching foreign languages, which have practical application in teaching foreign languages in kindergartens and at the first and second educational stages
K_W02 essential terminology related to: literary studies, and American literature relevant to teaching foreign languages
Skills -the graduate is able to:
K_U01 search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods, in Polish and English
K_U02 independently plan and implement typical projects related to foreign language teaching environments (including kindergartens and primary schools) and other institutions related to teaching foreign languages
K_U13 prepare written work in both Polish and English, relevant to their course of studies, at an appropriate academic level, on specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches and a variety of sources
K_U14 prepare, and deliver in public, oral presentations in Polish and English, for specific purposes, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as a variety of sources
K_U15 speak and write consistently and precisely in Polish and English on topics related to educational matters, applying different theoretical approaches and using findings from other disciplines related to the field of studies
Social competences - the graduate is prepared to:
K_K01 pursue lifelong learning
K_K02 reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training
K_K03 take responsibility for the promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of the region, country and Europe and plurilingualism and multiculturalism related to various ethnic groups living in the US
K_K08 participate in cultural life through the use of a variety of media
K_K09 undertake psychological, pedagogic and educational actions in kindergarten, school and out-of-school settings; is confident of their meaning and appropriateness, is ready to face professional challenges
Assessment criteria
Reading the assigned texts is obligatory. Active participation in class, based on attentive reading, discussion (20% of the grade);
preparation to and oral presentation of a lesson plan (30% of the final grade)
At the end of the semester, students sit a test which is a combination of open and multiple choice questions (50% of the final grade).
Presentation grading scheme: 30% (high quality content and editing, originally designed materials) – 5,0; good quality – 4,0; good content but a few of mistakes – 3,0; poor quality and numerous mistakes – 2,0
reading all materials and performing all tasks on the Moodle platform is obligatory - verification during in-class meetings.
Attendance is obligatory, allowed are two absences.
Verification methods may change before the course commencement due to the fact that its participants may potentially utilize AI tools i.e. ChatGPT to complete their assignments. The changes will be announced during the first in-class meeting in the winter semester 2024/25.
Test grading scheme:
100%- 93% - 5,0
92% - 84% - 4,5
83% - 75% - 4,0
74% - 66% - 3,5
65% - 60% - 3,0
<60% - 2
Bibliography
Baym, N., et al. (eds.), The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vols. I and II. Norton, New York, 1994.
Dealnoy, W., et al. (eds.) Learning with Literature in the EFL Classroom, Peter Lang, Franfurt am Main, 2015.
Diniejko, A. Introduction to the Study of Literature and Film in English, 2022.
Greenberg, M.H. (ed.), Great Stories of the American West II, Berkeley Books, New York, 1997.
Hart, J.D. (ed.), The Oxford Companion to American Literature, OUP, Oxford, 1995.
Lauter, P. (ed.), The Heath Anthology of American Literature, 2 vols., 3rd ed., Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston & New York, 1998.
Lewicki, Z. (ed), A Handbook of American Literature for Students of English, US Embassy Cultural Section, Warsaw, 1990.
Litz, A. W. (ed.), Major American Short Stories, OUP, New York & Oxford, 1994.
Marlow Elizabeth McCallum, How to Teach Literature: A Practical Teaching Guide, WestBow Press, a Division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan, 2017.
Summer, T. (ed.) Culture and Literature in EFL Education: RElating Theory to Practice, Peter Lang, BErlin, 2019.
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Term 2023Z:
Baym, N., et al. (eds.), The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vols. I and II. Norton, New York, 1994. Dealnoy, W., et al. (eds.) Learning with Literature in the EFL Classroom, Peter Lang, Franfurt am Main, 2015. Diniejko, A. Introduction to the Study of Literature and Film in English, 2022. Greenberg, M.H. (ed.), Great Stories of the American West II, Berkeley Books, New York, 1997. Hart, J.D. (ed.), The Oxford Companion to American Literature, OUP, Oxford, 1995. Lauter, P. (ed.), The Heath Anthology of American Literature, 2 vols., 3rd ed., Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston & New York, 1998. Lewicki, Z. (ed), A Handbook of American Literature for Students of English, US Embassy Cultural Section, Warsaw, 1990. Litz, A. W. (ed.), Major American Short Stories, OUP, New York & Oxford, 1994. Marlow Elizabeth McCallum, How to Teach Literature: A Practical Teaching Guide, WestBow Press, a Division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan, 2017. |
Term 2024Z:
Baym, N., et al. (eds.), The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vols. I and II. Norton, New York, 1994. Dealnoy, W., et al. (eds.) Learning with Literature in the EFL Classroom, Peter Lang, Franfurt am Main, 2015. Diniejko, A. Introduction to the Study of Literature and Film in English, 2022. Greenberg, M.H. (ed.), Great Stories of the American West II, Berkeley Books, New York, 1997. Hart, J.D. (ed.), The Oxford Companion to American Literature, OUP, Oxford, 1995. Lauter, P. (ed.), The Heath Anthology of American Literature, 2 vols., 3rd ed., Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston & New York, 1998. Lewicki, Z. (ed), A Handbook of American Literature for Students of English, US Embassy Cultural Section, Warsaw, 1990. Litz, A. W. (ed.), Major American Short Stories, OUP, New York & Oxford, 1994. Marlow Elizabeth McCallum, How to Teach Literature: A Practical Teaching Guide, WestBow Press, a Division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan, 2017. Summer, T. (ed.) Culture and Literature in EFL Education: Relating Theory to Practice, Peter Lang, BErlin, 2019. |
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