От азбуката към литературата: читанките в началното обучение по български език и литература в Сърбия
From the Alphabet to Literature: Readers in Primary Education in Bulgarian Language and Literature in Serbia

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the role of readers (chitanki) in the teaching of Bulgarian language and literature at the primary education level in the Republic of Serbia (grades I – IV), situating them within the context of language instruction for the Bulgarian national minority. The analysis emphasizes the significance of these educational publications as instruments for preserving and developing linguistic competence, cultural identity, and traditional heritage, as well as for promoting the principles of equality and intercultural dialogue. The positive impact of mother-tongue education on students’ cognitive development, reading literacy, and overall academic achievement is highlighted. The study presents a content-based and functional analysis of the readers, considering their structure, thematic scope, and methodological potential for developing skills in reading comprehension, interpretation, and text production. It also addresses the role of supplementary reading collections, which include works by Bulgarian, Serbian, and international authors, as well as texts by authors from the Bulgarian community in Serbia, contributing to the cultivation of reading motivation and the development of students’ emotional and aesthetic literacy.

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