Classroom Use of Young Adult Dystopian Literature for Teaching Social ResponsibilityBrezovnik, Hana (Avtor) Skela, Janez (Mentor) literature in the (foreign) language classroomdystopian literatureyoung adult literaturesocial responsibilityThis thesis discusses the role of literature within the English language classroom and explores the reasons for its incorporation, the methods of implementation, and the selection criteria for texts. The central objective of the thesis is to apply the principles of literature teaching to a specific literary genre: dystopian literature designed for young adult audiences. The thematic resonance of these narratives with the age group they are created for makes them a potential tool for cultivating social responsibility. These works help adolescents to comprehend complex societal structures and to think about solutions to the issues embedded within them. The analysis of the dystopian young adult novel "Orleans" by Sherri L. Smith with its themes of environmental degradation, oppressive governance systems, apocalyptic pandemics, and the erosion of personal freedoms builds upon this theoretical framework. By equipping students with the necessary knowledge and by incorporating their own experiences, the accompanying activity book serves as a resource for promoting an in-depth analysis of the text and for teaching social responsibility.20232023-12-03 07:45:07Magistrsko delo/naloga152662VisID: 542001COBISS_ID: 179850755sl