Lecturer(s)
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Jičínská Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Picture books and comics, their specific features and functions 2. Heinrich Hoffmann, Wilhelm Busch, Michael Stavarič 3. Fantastic literature, its function and contribution 4. Fantastic literature: Otfried Preußler, James Krüss 5. Fantastic literature: Christine Nöstlinger, Michael Ende, Cornelia Funke 6. The so-called problem-oriented literature, thematic diversity of the 80s and 90s of the 20th century 7. Modern literature for very young and young adult learners focused on current needs and interests of reading 8. The issue of the identity of the child and adolescent hero 9. Girls' novels in the second half of the 19th century 10. Modern novels for girls, Jana Frey 11. Autobiographical literature (diaries, letters), its specifics and benefits 12. Diary of Anne Frank
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to get a general overview of development trends in German literature for children and youth (young adults), its key authors and works, while attention is paid to five thematic areas: picture books and comics, fantasy literature, so-called problem-oriented literature, girls' novels and autobiographical literature. Special attention in this course is paid to students´ own reading experience and work with specific literary texts, especially contemporary literature.
Students will get acquainted with the history and modern trends in literature for children and young adult learners. They are also well versed in the main genres and know key works of the prescribed literature. They can analyse and interpret selected literary works.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
- active participation in seminars - discussion on reading - analysis and interpretation of selected literary works
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Recommended literature
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Boie, K. Erwachasene reden. Marco hat was getan. München, 1995.
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BUSCH, Wilhelm. Max und Moritz.. Renningen, 2007.
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ENDE, Michael. Momo.. Stuttgart, 2005.
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EWERS, Heinz-Heino. Literatur für Kinder und Jugendliche. Eine Einführung.. Paderborn, 2012.
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F., Christiane. Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof ZOO.. Hamburg, 2007.
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GANSEL, Carsten. Moderne Kinder- und Jugendliteratur. Berlin, 2016.
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