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‘Ich bin fast 18 und hab keine Ahnung von Steuern, Miete oder Versicherungen. Aber ich kann ‘ne Gedichtsanalyse (sic.) schreiben. In 4 Sprachen.’ (‘Ik ben bijna 18 en weet niets af van belastingen, huur of verzekeringen. Maar ik kan een gedicht analyseren. In vier talen.’) Het is alweer een viertal jaar geleden dat weldenkend Duitsland zich bij de ochtendkoffie verslikte in een op het eerste gezicht onschuldige tweet van Naina, een tot dan toe onbekende 17-jarige laatstejaarsstudente van een Keuls meisjesgymnasium. Haar Twitter-bericht ging in een mum van tijd viraal. Het werd een paar tienduizend keer geliket en geretweet, om vervolgens te worden opgepikt door de media: eerst door enkele lokale kranten en televisiezenders, later door Bild-Zeitung alvorens ook eerbiedwaardige dag- en weekbladen als de Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Der Spiegel en die Welt hun licht over dit ‘merkwaardige’ bericht lieten schijnen. Naina’s tweet ontketende een lawine aan hele en halve meningen, gaande van meer (of minder) economie-onderwijs op middelbare scholen, minder (of juist meer) klassiek literatuuronderwijs tot het ter discussie stellen van het onderwijssysteem tout court en de problematische geestesgesteldheid van de Duitse jeugd.Eigenlijk was Naina als laatstejaarsstudente samen met twee vriendinnen alleen maar op zoek naar een kamer in een Wohngemeinschaft. En daarvoor is enige basiskennis over de huurwetgeving en het verzekeringswezen waarschijnlijk nuttiger dan de analyse van een gedicht van Goethe of Schiller. Toen ze haar tweet schreef, was ze zich naar eigen zeggen van geen kwaad bewust. Dat draaide evenwel iets anders uit.Hoewel de situatie in Duitsland niet helemaal gelijkloopt met die bij ons (een literaire analyse in maar liefst vier talen kunnen schrijven is bij ons tamelijk onvoorstelbaar), maakt ‘het geval Naina’ perfect duidelijk waar het in dit themanummer over literatuuronderwijs over gaat: welke plaats mag literatuur binnen ons 21ste-eeuwse onderwijssysteem, waar de klemtoon meer dan ooit ligt op wiskunde, wetenschappen, economie en technologie, nog ambiëren? Een vraag die – in de slipstream van een ruimer onderwijsdebat over de staat van ons huidige onderwijs – ook politiek de gemoederen beroert. Wij – van Deus Ex Machina – vinden dat we ons als literair tijdschrift in deze discussie niet afzijdig mogen houden. Beschouw daarom dit nummer als een hartstochtelijk pleidooi voor méér literatuur in het onderwijs en – we moeten er geen doekjes om winden – tegelijkertijd een herwaardering van de letteren binnen het vak Nederlands en het vreemdetalenonderwijs. Zonder vooruit te lopen op wat komt, houdt dit onder meer in dat de vaak absurde klemtoon op het vaardigheidsonderwijs moet worden teruggeschroefd, dat erover moet worden gewaakt dat taalvakken niet mogen verglijden tot de status van een servicevak, maar dat bijvoorbeeld ook de banden tussen de academische literatuurwetenschap en het secundair onderwijs opnieuw strakker moeten worden aangehaald.Dit themagedeelte bestaat hoofdzakelijk uit beschouwende teksten. Met enkele kritische stemmen, zoals we die deels uit de opiniepagina’s van de dagbladpers gewoon zijn. Maar we hebben er ook bewust voor gekozen om daarnaast een positief verhaal te brengen. Wie een pleidooi houdt voor méér literatuuronderwijs, moet dit laatste niet als een vanzelfsprekendheid beschouwen, maar moet ook durven aantonen wat de zin én het nut hiervan zijn. Daarom vindt u in dit nummer ook bijdragen over literatuur in het technisch en beroepsonderwijs, over leesplezier, over literaire projecten met kankerpatiënten, dementerende ouderen en studenten rechten of een beschouwing over een schrijfresidentie in een basisschool voor bijzonder onderwijs.Verder hebben we er bewust voor gekozen om aan dit ‘papieren’ themanummer een digitaal vervolg te breien. Wij vroegen in deze DEM aan zeven mensen uit de literaire en artistieke wereld welk boek zij aan achttienjarigen zouden aanbevelen. Op onze website en Facebook-pagina zullen nog anderen dezelfde oefening maken met de bedoeling zo uiteindelijk tot een alternatieve leeslijst voor leerlingen van de derde graad te komen. Ook zouden we eind 2019/begin 2020 een bijscholing/inspiratiedag voor leerkrachten uit het secundair onderwijs willen organiseren om zo ons betoog voor meer literatuur in de praktijk te brengen. En ten slotte zullen we ons in ons oktobernummer – om het met Alessandro Baricco te zeggen – begeven in het land van de ‘barbaren’. DEM170 zal – een vijftal jaar na onze papieren Facebookkrant – volledig gewijd zijn aan literatuur en Instagram.Het beeldmateriaal voor deze DEM werd dit keer geleverd door fotograaf Jef Van Eynde (die in een vorig leven nog directeur van een middelbare school was). Na twee eerdere DEMthemanummers over Roemeense literatuur, selecteerde en vertaalde Jan Mysjkin in het kader van ‘Europalia Romania’ (dat begin oktober 2019 van start gaat) werk van drie Roemeense auteurs: Doina Ioanid, ...

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Jacob Campbell
Jacob Campbell December 24, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel."
Robert Thomas
Robert Thomas January 01, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Sarah Flores
Sarah Flores November 15, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me."
Amanda Rivera
Amanda Rivera March 12, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
James Reyes
James Reyes November 26, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Betty Flores
Betty Flores October 06, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading."
Michael Sanchez
Michael Sanchez June 05, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Edward Clark
Edward Clark July 06, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Emily Campbell
Emily Campbell October 07, 2024
"A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall."
Robert Moore
Robert Moore January 16, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading."
Christopher Nelson
Christopher Nelson February 22, 2024
"It was adequate. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Mark Gomez
Mark Gomez April 24, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem."
Sharon Gomez
Sharon Gomez September 22, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Barbara Edwards
Barbara Edwards November 16, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars."
Ryan Clark
Ryan Clark June 27, 2025
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. A fair 3 stars."
Robert Brown
Robert Brown August 30, 2025
"An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars."
Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson March 30, 2025
"A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall."
Laura Anderson
Laura Anderson May 22, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel."
Jessica Perez
Jessica Perez July 27, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Robert Wright
Robert Wright October 20, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Robert Reyes
Robert Reyes April 29, 2024
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Linda Reyes
Linda Reyes September 16, 2025
"Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Charles Miller
Charles Miller June 24, 2025
"A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel."
Jennifer Miller
Jennifer Miller July 27, 2025
"A decent, if standard, experience. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. A fair 3 stars."
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