Essays about: "dystopian literature"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 essays containing the words dystopian literature.

  1. 16. Critical Thinkers through The Hunger Games : Working with Dystopian Fiction in the EFL Classroom

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Dominik Selzer; [2017]
    Keywords : young adult literature; dystopian literature; EFL; The Hunger Games; civic involvement; social justice; environmental justice; upper secondary students; dystopian fiction;

    Abstract : This essay gives examples of possible ways to inspire young adults to become politically more aware and active using dystopian fiction in the EFL classroom. First, an overview of the dystopian genre and different ways of using it in the EFL classroom to improve critical thinking skills will be given. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Evolution of the Literary Hero The sociological impacts on hero driven literature

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Isabelle Johannesson; [2015-10-15]
    Keywords : The Hunger Games; dystopia; social criticism; media;

    Abstract : Abstract: The Hunger Games trilogy is a dystopian adventure tale told by a teenage girl living in future North America, now known as Panem. These young adult fiction novels, written by Suzanne Collins highlight several topical problems found within today’s society. READ MORE

  4. 18. "The Internet is Watching You" - Why and How George Orwell's 1984 should be taught in the EFL classroom

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Marie Anneling; [2013-08-14]
    Keywords : English as a Foreign Language education; the filter bubble; Integrating literature; Loss of privacy; manipulation; Sociocultural teaching theory; surveillance;

    Abstract : This essay will argue for why and also how the book "1984", by George Orwell should be used in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. Teaching authentic literature from various periods of time is an important part of the EFL education according to the syllabus for Swedish schools. READ MORE

  5. 19. Teaching Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games from an Ethical Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Julia Ström; [2013-03-20]
    Keywords : ethics; The Hunger Games; reading; literature; dystopian novel;

    Abstract : Ethics is something that is difficult to work with in school in an approachable manner. The claim of this study is that the novel The Hunger Games can serve as help when teaching ethics. There are no guidelines in the National Curriculum as of how to approach ethics yet it states the importance of the subject for students. READ MORE

  6. 20. Dystopia as a vital peek into the future : The importance of dispatching antiquated morals and establishing new ethics

    University essay from Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Hayri Dündar; [2013]
    Keywords : Aldous Huxley; Neal Shusterman; Dystopia; Brave new world; Unwind; Utopia;

    Abstract : This essay analyzes and tries to untangle the meaning and intention of dystopian literature, by analyzing two novels (Neal Shusterman‟s “Unwind” and Aldous Huxley‟s “Brave New World”). From this analysis, whether or not the futures portrayed in dystopian literature relate to our own future is riddled out, furthermore the importance of the authors‟ intention is debated and a conclusion is reached. READ MORE