Education is the foundation for sustainable development. It is a key instrument for bringing about changes in values and attitudes, skills, behaviours and lifestyles consistent with sustainable development within and among countries.

            The concept of sustainable development includes the key areas of society, environment and economy, with culture as an underlying dimension. The values, diversity, knowledge, languages and worldviews associated with culture influence the way Education for sustainable development is implemented in specific national contexts.

V.Integration of Education for Sustainable Development to Literature

IV. Reflection in Literature

IV. Reflection in Literature

LITERATURE AND SOCIAL ISSUES

To what extent can literature be effective in portraying social issues? Using a set text, analyse the methods authors use to discuss social issues

Flowers for Algernon is a genuine example of how literature could be used effectively to convey social issues. A significant range of social aspects, like discussions of emotions of people in society with a mental disability, the ways their difference is perceived by others and risks involved in applying scientific technology were shown by Daniel Keyes. A number of techniques like the characterisations, point of view, use of language, imagery and tone accomplished the effectiveness of social issues portrayed in Flowers for Algernon.

Characterisations were effective in bringing out the theme of emotions of people with a disability in Flowers for Algernon. The main character, Charlie Gordon, was at first, a thirty-seven year old man with an IQ of sixty-eight. He was innocent, slow, yet motivated to become intelligent, “please let me try agen, I’m not so fast sometimes” (Mar 6-p132).

The Role of Literature in Society

Mario Vargas Llosa’s essay “Why Literature?” raises several interesting points. He emphasizes the important place literature holds in our society and the ability it has to initiate change. He also states that literature must be radical, rebellious, and extreme to be considered great, and that only those who share in this spirit can truly enjoy literature. It is in these latter points that I disagree. In fact, there are no exact criteria on which literature can be judged, and for that matter, no exact mold that a reader of great literature would fit. What makes great literature great is indefinable, and what makes one capable of enjoying and understanding such works is equally as ambiguous.

There are many great authors who wrote many great books that did not contain a hint of rebellion. The most famous of these is unarguably Shakespeare. There is no other author who has classes taught in every high school in the country devoted solely to his work. Like all other romantic comedies by Shakespeare, the world of A Midsummer Night's Dream is a fantasy of romance, love, humor, music, dance, song, and poetry. It is a wonderful piece of art and literature that does not contain any hint of rebellion or challenge to the status quo.

1V.Reflection in Literature

II. Literature as a Platform in Education for Sustainable Development

II. Literature as a Platform in Education for Sustainable Development

   In the past generation until now, literature plays a vital role in development of every individual and the whole society. The society or the community has tendency to change because of variations within the members , people. People composed the whole society and develop its capability to have a sustainable development. On the other hand, literature has a great role for the people's development. Through literature, people can change their lives through inspiring messages and yearnings that literature can give.When we say literature, it is the product of man's imaginations, experiences and ideas or thoughts. Through these wonderful gifts by literature can bring sustainable development for every people. Literature seems to be the model of today's generation.
       It is very important and interesting to undergo a special study about literature. Its because through this it reminds the great contributions of every Philippine Literature Piece in the country, Philippines. It shows the true essence of Philippine culture around the country and the world. Every regions in the country have a lot of literature piece which describes their nature. It is mostly important to apply this in-line with the education because literature shows the worth of one thing and give inspiration to the readers that can be change their every way of living.

111. Literature as a platform in Education for Sustainable Development