Romanian education: The impact of mandatory reading on youth

The role of mandatory reading lists in shaping the reading habits and identities of the younger, TikTok-oriented generation is being examined within the Romanian education system. While these classics can serve as an introduction to literature, they also risk discouraging reading if not approached correctly.

In the current Romanian educational framework, there is some flexibility regarding recommended and mandatory readings for Hungarian language and literature subjects. However, many teachers and schools tend to follow a conventional list of authors, including Mór Jókai, Zsigmond Móricz, Mihály Vörösmarty, Dezső Kosztányi, Géza Mikszáth, and Imre Madách, as well as William Shakespeare.