Bringing Modern Russian Literature to Life: an Innovative Textbook Using Content and Language Integrated Learning for Students of Russian as a Foreign Language
https://doi.org/10.24833/2687-0126-2023-5-2-81-89
Abstract
The article outlines an innovative approach to teaching modern Russian literature to international learners studying Russian as a foreign language. The method is based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), a widely recognized approach to teaching various disciplines in foreign languages. By employing authentic materials and exercises, this approach helps learners to build their linguocultural competency while improving their language and speech competencies. The article proposes a well-structured students’ book that includes modern Russian writers’ texts, biographies, summaries, possible criticism of their works, and other authentic materials. The textbook is designed to be used for classwork and homework by students studying Russian as a foreign language at Philology departments. This approach has the potential to enhance learners’ understanding and appreciation of modern Russian literature while simultaneously improving their language skills.
About the Author
I. A. Pronicheva
Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Inna A. Pronicheva, Cand. Sci (Philology), is an Associate Professor in the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language
Tula
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For citations:
Pronicheva I.A. Bringing Modern Russian Literature to Life: an Innovative Textbook Using Content and Language Integrated Learning for Students of Russian as a Foreign Language. Professional Discourse & Communication. 2023;5(2):81-89. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24833/2687-0126-2023-5-2-81-89
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