kärnlitteratur
Kärnlitteratur, or core literature, is a term used in academic contexts to describe the subset of texts within a discipline that are considered essential for understanding its fundamental concepts, methods and debates. This core set serves as a foundation for building knowledge, informing research design, and guiding teaching and scholarly conversation. It is typically distinguished from peripheral or recent literature by its long-term influence, frequent citation, and inclusion in introductory courses and standard reference works.
Determination of what constitutes kärnlitteratur is not fixed. Selections can change as fields evolve and new
The core literature provides a shared vocabulary and frameworks that enable cumulative knowledge. It helps researchers
Examples of texts commonly associated with kärnlitteratur vary by discipline. In sociology, foundational works by Durkheim