Best practices of using literary works in teaching about repressions at history lessons and extracurricular activities

The specific competency Critical analysis of information from different sources, based on historical culture, demonstrating the stance of an active and responsible citizen is grounded in the idea that any historical source, including literary works, serves as a tool for studying history and addressing controversial issues. The mission of the history teacher is to develop students’ critical thinking by recommending historical prose dedicated to phenomena such as political repressions. Literary works ensure a transdisciplinary connection between the subjects Romanian and Universal History and Romanian Language and Literature, which belong to different curricular areas. The article will present theoretical aspects related to the concepts of repression and its forms, such as deportations, the Holocaust, etc. Furthermore, the article will also showcase best practices for using literary works in teaching about repressions in history, both during lessons and in extracurricular activities.