Children's Literature in Second Language Education [Paperback]

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 Educationcovers 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.

Janice Blandis 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-journalChildren's Literature in English Language Education.

Christiane L?tgeis Professor of English at M?nster University, Germany. She is co-editor of the peer-reviewed e-journalChildren's Literature in English Language Education.

1. IntroductionJanice Bland
Part I: Extensive Reading with Children's Literature
2. Free Reading: Still a Great IdeaStephen Krashen
3. Efficient Use of Literature in Second Language Education: Free Reading and Listening to StoriesBeniko Mason
4. Extensive Reading of Picturebooks in Primary EFLAnnika Kolb
5. Free Space: An Extensive Reading Project in a Flemish SchoolJohan Strobbe
Part II: Visual Literacy with Picturebooks and Graphic Novels in ELT
6. Approaching Literary and Language Competence: Picturebooks and Graphic Novels in the EFL ClassroomEva Burwitz-Melzer
7. Picturebook: Object of DiscoverySandie Mouro
8. Fairy Tales with a Differl#¦