Examples of substitutionWhat is generally understood by the term ‘literature’?Most people readily accept great historical plays and novels are part of it, but what about other types of writing, such as short stories, or other media, such as works published on the Internet? This topic is much debated in academic circles. What particularly concerns those involved in education is the type of literature taught in schools. Should the subject of literature also include contemporary works by little-known authors, which children may find more accessible, or is this just ‘dumbing down’?