Interdisciplinary possibilities based on the science fiction work “The Castle of the Carpathians” by Jules Verne

Authors

  • Michel Corci Batista Federal University of Southern and Southeastern Pará: Marabá, BR
  • Débora Regina da Rocha Federal Technological University of Paraná/Postgraduate Program in Teaching of Human, Social and Natural Sciences - PPGEN
  • Oscar Rodrigues dos Santos Federal Technological University of Paraná
  • Maurício Cesar Menon Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná UTFPR: Campo Mourão, Paraná/Sul, BR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25755/int.41958

Abstract

This article explores the interdisciplinary possibilities between Literature and Physics based on the science fiction work The Castle of the Carpathians, by Jules Verne. The study proposes an interdisciplinary reading guide to facilitate the understanding of the work, highlighting its integration between literary and scientific elements, such as electricity and the technological innovations of the 19th century. The research, of a qualitative nature, was conducted with high school students, using questionnaires, mind maps, and field diaries. The results demonstrate that the reading guide contributed significantly to the organization of knowledge and the understanding of the scientific aspects of the work, in addition to promoting interdisciplinary connections. However, a limitation in the students' creativity was observed, suggesting the need for pedagogical approaches that balance conceptual structuring and personal expression. The study reinforces the importance of interdisciplinary strategies in teaching, highlighting the potential of science fiction as an educational tool.

Author Biographies

Michel Corci Batista, Federal University of Southern and Southeastern Pará: Marabá, BR

He holds a degree in Physics from the State University of Maringá and in Philosophy from Uninter, a master's and a doctorate in Education for Science and Mathematics, also from the State University of Maringá, and completed a postdoctoral internship at the University of Brasília in the area of ​​Physics Teaching with an emphasis on learning theories applied to teaching proposals. He is a professor in the Physics Department of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Campo Mourão campus, a permanent professor and assistant coordinator of the Professional Master's Program in Physics Teaching (UTFPR - Campo Mourão), a professor of the Postgraduate Program in Teaching Human, Social and Natural Sciences (UTFPR - Londrina) and of the Postgraduate Program in Education for Science and Mathematics at the State University of Maringá. He is an ambassador for NASE (Network for Astronomy School Education) in Brazil. He is the leader of the LADECA research group (Laboratory for the Development of Science and Astronomy Teaching). He is the coordinator of the Rodolpho Caniato Astronomical Center of UTFPR - Campo Mourão and coordinator of the Program for the development of Science and Astronomy teaching at UTFPR - Campo Mourão. He is a member of NAPI (New Arrangements for Research and Innovation) - Extreme Phenomena of the Universe. He is the coordinator of line 4: Education in non-formal spaces and scientific dissemination) of ENPEC (National Meeting for Research in Science Education). He has experience in the area of ​​Physics, with an emphasis on TEACHING AND DISSEMINATION OF PHYSICS and ASTRONOMY, working mainly on the following themes: Teaching and Learning Processes and Sequences for Teaching Science (Physics) and/or Astronomy; Initial and continuing teacher training for Teaching Science (Physics) and/or Astronomy; Education in non-formal spaces and dissemination of Astronomy in non-formal environments. Active Methodologies and STEAM approach in Teaching Science (Physics) and/or Astronomy.

Débora Regina da Rocha, Federal Technological University of Paraná/Postgraduate Program in Teaching of Human, Social and Natural Sciences - PPGEN

Student of the Postgraduate Program in Teaching Human, Social and Natural Sciences at the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Londrina Campus. Graduated in French Languages ​​from the State University of Maringá (2002). Specialist in Psychopedagogy from the Instituto Paranaense de Ensino (2008). Has experience in the area of ​​Teaching Portuguese Language (Literature and Grammar) working at different levels of education.

Oscar Rodrigues dos Santos, Federal Technological University of Paraná

He holds a bachelor's, master's and doctorate in Physics from the State University of Maringá (UEM), and a post-doctorate from the Physics Institute of the University of São Paulo (IFUSP - USP). He is currently a professor at the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), teaching Engineering and the Master's degree in Physics teaching. He has experience in the area of ​​lyotropic liquid crystals with an emphasis on Equation of State, Phase Equilibrium and Phase Transitions. He has taught the following subjects: Differential and Integral Calculus I, Differential and Integral Calculus II, Differential Equations, Physics Applied to Aesthetics, General and Experimental Physics I, General and Experimental Physics II, Introduction to Calculus, Teaching Practice of Physics and Mathematics. He also served as Head of the Physics Department (Dafis) for two terms and coordinated postgraduate courses between 2005 and 2008. He is a member of the local NASE (Network for Astronomy School Education) group in Brazil. Member of the National Institute of Science and Technology of Complex Fluids (INCT-FCx).

Maurício Cesar Menon, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná UTFPR: Campo Mourão, Paraná/Sul, BR

Possui graduação em Letras pela Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (1989), mestrado em Letras pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina (2002) e doutorado em Letras pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina (2007) e Pós-Doutorado pela Universidade Federal do Paraná (2014). Atualmente é professor titular da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, atuando no cursos Técnicos, Tecnológicos, Licenciaturas e Bacharelados; atua como professor permanente nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências Humanas, Sociais e da Natureza (PPGEN) da UTFPR em Londrina PR e de Pós-Graduação em Letras (PPGL) da UTFPR em Pato Branco PR. Tem experiência na área de Letras, com ênfase em Estudos Literários, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Literatura e Ensino, Insólito Ficcional, Ciência e Tecnologia Representadas na Literatura.

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Published

2026-01-29

How to Cite

Corci Batista, M., Regina da Rocha, D., Rodrigues dos Santos, O., & Menon, M. C. (2026). Interdisciplinary possibilities based on the science fiction work “The Castle of the Carpathians” by Jules Verne. Interacções, 22(74), 1–35. https://doi.org/10.25755/int.41958

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 74 (2026): Chamada de artigos: Edição em fluxo contínuo

Section

Number 25 - Special Number - Adolescence, Gender and Violences

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