CERCETĂRI CONCEPTUALE ÎN DEZVOLTAREA LITERATURII ROMÂNEȘTI
CONCEPTUAL RESEARCH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ROMANIAN LITERATURE

Author(s): ELENA-CRISTINA CIRSTEA
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Education, Psychology, Higher Education , Cognitive Psychology, Sociology of Education
Published by: Editura Eikon
Keywords: the evolution of writing; reading; reading revolution; combating illiteracy; reading skills
Summary/Abstract: The concept of reading developed alongside the evolution of writing. Initially, reading was perceived as a means of obtaining vital information for survival in society. Over time, people transitioned from manuscripts to print, thanks to Gutenberg's invention, which made books more accessible. However, reading remained a characteristic of the elite. Over time, reading societies promoted mass reading, especially of historical and political materials. At the end of the 18th century, there was a reading revolution when people began to read in multiple directions and forms. In the 19th century, the fight against illiteracy contributed to the expansion of reading in Europe. Today, reading is encouraged through technology, making it more accessible. Studies in psychology, pedagogy, and linguistics have highlighted the importance of text comprehension and the development of reading skills. Text comprehension relies not only on linguistic knowledge but also on the reader's prior experiences. Thus, reading becomes an active way to learn and to add new meanings to existing knowledge.

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