Amelia Licheva

Amelia Licheva is the Dean of the Faculty of Slavic Philology at Sofia University, Bulgaria. She is an advocate for reforming literature education in Bulgarian schools, emphasizing the need to include more works by contemporary Bulgarian authors in the curriculum. Licheva argues that the current literature programs discourage children from reading, as they often focus on outdated texts that fail to engage students. She suggests that literature should be taught through themes relevant to students' lives and that a balance should be struck between classic and modern literature to foster a genuine interest in reading among young learners. Her recent comments in the media highlight the results of a national survey indicating strong public support for these educational reforms.