Children's Literature in Second Language Education [Hardcover]

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.

Leading international scholars and teacher educators explore the latest research into the effective uses of children's literature in language teaching for children and young adults.

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 Difference: Creating a Continuum from Primary to Secondary ELTJanice Bland\Part III: Intercultural Encounters with Children's Literature\ 9. Otherness in Children's Literature: Perspectives for the EFL ClassroomChristiane L??tge\ 10. Doing Identity, Doing Culture: Transcl#¦