The Novel in Lesson Hours (Classrooms)

Abstract

The novel as a complex fictitious form in which is projected the life totality has begun to lose new readers, with special emphasis on pre-university level. This study, through a survey conducted in the schools of the Republic of Kosovo, aims to show why and to what extent this phenomenon is manifested at the aforementioned level; How much and what is read; how is read. Based on data collected at the end of the 2016/2017 academic year, the findings show that the novel remains the most read genre among students, with female pupils reading more than males. However, reading engagement is directly influenced by teachers' approaches, and a significant number of students obtain ready-made analyses from the internet. The recognition of new reader- novel reports, namely the recognition of the practical situation, becomes into the function of the possible solution of this problem that increases its magnitude day by day. Ultimately, teachers must adopt innovative teaching methods, stimulate curiosity, and monitor plagiarism to foster a deeper aesthetic reception of the novel.