Department of Russian Literature and teaching methods

Established in 2017 and gaining its current structure in 2022, the Department of Russian Language and Literature Teaching Methodology is dedicated to training highly qualified specialists in teaching Russian. It focuses on developing innovative teaching methods, enhancing communicative competence, and conducting advanced research in linguistics and education. The department actively promotes international collaboration and leverages modern technologies to enrich the learning experience and foster intercultural dialogue.

Department of Russian Language and Literature Teaching Methodology

The Department of Russian Language and Literature Teaching Methodology began its journey in 2017 as part of the Department of Languages. It gained independence on October 31, 2020, by decision of the Institute Council, initially led by A.B. Kasimova. From September 2021, A.V. Yekabsons took over leadership. The department was re-established as the Department of Russian Language and Teaching Methodology on July 29, 2022, and then ultimately renamed the Department of Russian Language and Literature Teaching Methodology.

Goals and Objectives

The department aims to train highly qualified specialists and develop modern methodologies for teaching Russian language and literature, integrating current linguistic and pedagogical approaches. Its key objectives include fostering communicative competence in students, advancing scientific research in the field, and expanding international cooperation with foreign educational and scientific institutions.

To achieve these, the department focuses on:

Utilizing innovative teaching technologies, including digital resources, interactive platforms, and multimedia.
Organizing scientific research on challenges in teaching Russian language and literature.
Conducting seminars, trainings, and master classes for faculty and students on current methodological issues.
Implementing academic mobility programs through international exchanges and internships.
Promoting intercultural dialogue and boosting student motivation for learning Russian.

Scientific Research Directions

The department's scientific research is focused on these key areas:

10.00.04 - Languages and Literature of European, American, and Australian Peoples
10.00.06 - Comparative Literary Studies, Contrastive Linguistics, and Translation Studies
10.00.11 - Theory of Language. Applied and Computer Linguistics
13.00.02 - Theory and Methodology of Education and Upbringing