Synopses & Reviews
Bringing together leading scholars and teacher educators from across the world, from Europe and the USA to Asia, this book presents the latest research and new perspectives into the uses of children's literature in second language teaching for children and young adults. Children's Literature in Second Language Education covers such topics as extensive reading, creative writing in the language classroom, the use of picturebooks and graphic novels in second language teaching and the potential of children's literature in promoting intercultural education. The focus throughout the book is on creative approaches to language teaching, from early years through to young adult learners, making this book an essential read for those studying or embarking on second language teaching at all levels.
About the Author
Janice Bland is Visiting Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Vechta, Germany. She is co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journal Children's Literature in English Language Education.
Christiane Lütge is Professor of English at Münster University, Germany. She is co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journal Children's Literature in English Language Education.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Janice BlandPart I: Extensive Reading with Children's Literature
2. Free Reading: Still a Great Idea
Stephen Krashen3. Efficient Use of Literature in Second Language Education: Free Reading and Listening to Stories
Beniko Mason4. Extensive Reading of Picturebooks in Primary EFL
Annika Kolb5. Free Space: An Extensive Reading Project in a Flemish School
Johan StrobbePart II: Visual Literacy with Picturebooks and Graphic Novels in ELT
6. Approaching Literary and Language Competence: Picturebooks and Graphic Novels in the EFL Classroom
Eva Burwitz-Melzer7. Picturebook: Object of Discovery
Sandie Mouro8. Fairy Tales with a Difference: Creating a Continuum from Primary to Secondary ELT
Janice BlandPart III: Intercultural Encounters with Childrens Literature
9. Otherness in Children's Literature: Perspectives for the EFL Classroom
Christiane Lütge
10. Doing Identity, Doing Culture: Transcultural Learning through Young Adult Fiction
Susanne Reichl
11. Developing Intercultural Competence by Studying Graphic Narratives
Carola Hecke12. 'We are Britain!' Culture and Ethnicity in Benjamin Zephaniah's Novels
Sigrid Rieuwerts13. Taiwanese Adolescents Reading American Young Adult Literature: A Reader Response Study
Lee Li-Feng14. Developing Intercultural Competence through First Nations Childrens Literature
Grit AlterPart IV: Empowerment and Creativity through Story15. Creative Writing for Second Language Students
Alan Maley16. Young Adult Literature in Mixed-Ability Classes
Maria Eisenmann
17. Enhancing Self-Esteem and Positive Attitudes through Children's Literature
Paola Traverso18. The 'Art' of Teaching Creative Story Writing
Maria Luisa García Bermejo and Teresa Fleta Guillén
19. Stories as Symphonies
Andrew Wright20. Conclusion
Christiane Lütge
Bibliography
Index