Evaluation and Quality of Literature Textbooks in Upper Secondary Education in Kosovo

The main objective of this study is to analyze the importance, content, and educational function of literature textbooks in upper secondary education in Kosovo, evaluating how well they align with contemporary curriculum requirements and the development of students’ competencies. The study aims to identify existing shortcomings in the selection of authors, literary periods, and presentation methods, as well as to propose recommendations for improving the quality, inclusiveness, and impact of literary texts on students’ cultural formation. Through a combined methodological approach, the study applies theoretical, descriptive, comparative, inductive, deductive, and statistical analyses to achieve the defined objectives. The population includes teachers and students from seven regions of Kosovo, while the sample consists of 200 students and 30 randomly selected teachers. Data were collected through questionnaires for students and teachers. The results contribute to improving the quality of textbooks, ensuring fair evaluation of literature textbooks, increasing the representation of Albanian authors, and enriching literary content in line with contemporary educational requirements.