Ensino de História e Literatura: reflexões sobre a prática interdisciplinar no ensino básico

Abstract

The area of ​​History presents a variety of historical sources that can be used in your studies, in the historiographic and educational field. In this article, the possibility of using Literature in teaching History in basic education is discussed, aiming at an interdisciplinary practice in which it is possible for the student to deepen knowledge and reflections on a given society or historical time, through literary text. Likewise, the curricular perspective on the subject is analyzed and how the school curriculum can allow or restrict the teacher and student in the educational process in its theoretical-methodological possibilities. The article starts from a bibliographical research focusing on the themes: History teaching, interdisciplinarity and History curriculum. It appears that the use of literary text can promote a better student understanding of certain concepts and historical contexts, however it is necessary for the teacher to master the contents and sources covered so that the literary text facilitates teaching-learning and not become a barrier to historical knowledge.