This article introduces the theoretical elements of an ongoing researchproject entitled "Reading in the University of Antioquia'. The authorsconcentrate on three areas: the role of reading in higher education; thechallenge which new communications system represent for thedevelopment of reading and writing skills in this sector, and the effectwhich the use of photocopies has on students' leaming experience.Key words: literacy, areas of knowledge, hypertext, higher education,cultural education.
 How to reference this article:
 Henao, J. I. & Castañeda L. S. (2000). Consideraciones sobre la lectura en el medio universitario. Íkala. 5 (1-2), pp. 7 – 24