Reflexões sobre a utilização de textos literários no ensino da língua inglesa no ensino médio da rede federal

Abstract

This capstone project aims to analyze how the use of literary texts in teaching English can contribute to English language education by exploring its connection with critical literacy. Three pedagogical proposals for the use of literary texts in English classes were presented. To achieve this, a literature review was conducted based on the works of Cervetti, Pardales, and Damico (2001), Janks (2010), and Street (1984) on critical literacy; and Duff and Marley (2003), Brumfit and Carter (1995), Lazar (2004), and Cook (2000) on the use of literary texts in English language teaching. The results indicate that using literature alongside critical literacy in English language teaching promotes a more dynamic, social, and critical learning experience. It is concluded that integrating literature with critical literacy is an effective way to enhance students' teaching and learning, encouraging them to become critical thinkers with more informed and assertive opinions in society.