ART, CULTURE AND LITERACY IN THE ELDERLY

Abstract

The teaching of literature is a transmitter of art and culture for several generations of Brazilian society, with the narration of stories that arise from the imagination to situations that may have been the result of the reality of their creators. The objective of this article is to report the work of researchers in the area of literature and literacy, which took place in the extension project University of the Third Age, of the Federal University of Pará. This work is based on studies by authors such as Cosson (2006) and Soares (2003), who highlight the importance of a broader approach when teaching about literature. It is important to take into account, not only the understanding that students will have about the text, but also the development of the student's critical and interpretive skills. The work used as a methodology the study of literature and its literacy for the elderly public, with the use of orality and experiences of the reader, using much of the literature of Pará, such as its history and local culture. The orality and experiences of the students were essential for the progress of the classes, as they allowed the knowledge of the culture of Pará through the eyes of the participants. In addition, it was presented as a teaching tool: music, images and the work as a whole to attract the reader's attention and interest.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.041-004