Course Description
A survey of Spanish children's literature from Pre-K to young adult for K-12 Spanish foreign language educators. Works studied cover representative texts from a range of Spanish speaking countries that can be used with Spanish foreign language learners at various levels in United States classroom contexts.
Athena Title
SPANISH CHILD LIT
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will: 1. engage in critical, creative, and collaborative practice among Spanish foreign language educators. 2. discuss Spanish children's literature and pedagogical practices in Spanish and share developed lesson plans. 3. engage in creative foreign language literacy practices, including song, movement, choral work, book clubs, reading circles, creative writing groups, and performance approaches to literature. 4. expand their understanding of authentic literacy practices, literature, and youth culture in the Spanish speaking world. 5. improve command of Spanish language.
Topical Outline
1. Rhyme & Reason: the Novice Learner a. Creating Community b. Standards and Planning c. Canciones y Cultura d. Big Books 2. Using Picture Books: Novice and Intermediate Learners a. Bilingual Books b. Libros bilingües y no bilingües 3. Poetry and Poem Making: Novice and Intermediate Learners a. Poesía b. Poem Making 4. Drama, Cuentos, Novelas: Intermediate and Advanced Learner a. Teatro y Cuentos b. Novela 5. Unit Plans and Curriculum Planning a. Presentations b. Critical Reflection