"Brave New World" is an excellent choice for the classroom, as it addresses crucial issues that may still be relevant in the future, and the novel is immensely topical. Besides, Huxley offers a multifaceted language register, which makes the book all the more entertaining. The connection to the realities of life offers potential for discussion, which further enhances the book's appeal to students and teachers, as students can, for example, discuss fears about genetic engineering and engage in debates about the dangers and opportunities of scientific progress in the future. Furthermore, Huxley's work offers a motivational basis for personal statements and reflective discussions about the (un)desirable developments of our time. At the same time, students can reflect on the possibilities and dangers of their future.
This teaching unit, which includes a total of 3 double lessons, serves to introduce the book and to get to know the prevailing social system. In addition, it is interesting to find out how the students imagine the future without having been in contact with the book before. Do they also have a rather gloomy and pessimistic vision of the future? Or do they see good chances of scientific progress and its impact on humans or even on earth? Are there any interfaces that can be further addressed? The main topics presented are only a small part of what the book covers. One could also look at the most important characters in class or focus on the Shakespearean references since there are a number of Shakespearean quotations in Brave New World.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- The Potential of Literary Texts for the EFL Classroom
- Promoting Literary Competences
- Teaching Dystopian Fiction
- Practical Part
- Analysis of Brave New World
- The Potential of Brave New World
- Teaching Unit
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to explore the benefits of using Aldous Huxley's Brave New World in the English language classroom, particularly focusing on the development of literary competences. It examines the potential of literary texts in general, the specific advantages of dystopian fiction, and offers a practical teaching unit designed for upper secondary school English lessons.
- The potential of literary texts for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learning
- The promotion of literary competences in the EFL classroom
- The benefits of teaching dystopian fiction
- The analysis of Brave New World in terms of its plot, characters, and themes
- The development of a practical teaching unit based on Brave New World
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of Brave New World and its relevance for the EFL classroom. It highlights the novel's enduring themes and its potential for engaging students.
The literature review section delves into the theoretical aspects of literary texts in the EFL classroom. It explores the various competences that literary texts can foster, including language acquisition, cultural understanding, and critical thinking. The section also discusses the concept of literary competence, including its cognitive, motivational, emotional, reflective, and interactive dimensions. Finally, it examines the specific benefits of teaching dystopian fiction, focusing on its ability to engage students in discussions about societal issues and encourage critical thinking.
The practical part of the paper is dedicated to analyzing Brave New World itself. It explores the novel's plot, characters, and themes, highlighting its relevance to contemporary issues. The section then outlines the potential of Brave New World as a teaching tool, leading into a detailed description of the proposed teaching unit.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key themes and concepts explored in this paper include literary texts, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom, literary competences, dystopian fiction, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, teaching unit, critical thinking, societal issues, and cultural understanding.
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- Anonymous,, 2021, Developing Literary Competences through Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1417822
