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This seminar focuses on the analysis of contemporary young adult fiction in which domestic and sexual abuse play an important role. The protagonists of these novels are usually not able to talk about their suffering. Together we will examine how this lack of expressiveness is being compensated by the author by the use of narrative techniques. The usage of these novels at school will be discussed and possible teaching units/ lessons developed.