Literatura e Ciência: um estudo sobre leitura entre estudantes do Bacharelado Interdisciplinar em Humanidades e Ciências Sociais

Abstract

This article explores the impact of digital technologies on reading, focusing on e-books, which have transformed the production and consumption of books. With their adaptability to various electronic devices, e-books have become a popular medium among students. The research was conducted with students from the Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Program in Humanities and Social Sciences at UFRN, analyzing their digital reading habits and the most commonly used electronic devices. The study investigates how the use of e-books influences the academic development of students, considering the course's reading load and its effectiveness in material comprehension. Additionally, the research examines the role of literature in the academic formation of these students, aiming to understand the importance of literary works in their critical and intellectual development, as well as in broadening their cultural and academic repertoire.