Communicative approach to teaching text construction in russian as a foreign language classes

Abstract: Any text is embedded in a certain way in the communicative situation of direct or indirect communication. Therefore, when teaching text construction, it is necessary to take into account the features and structure of the communication act. We believe that in Russian as a foreign language classes, it is necessary to teach strategies and tactics for building a text of description, narrative, and reasoning.

In this article, using the example of working with a text description, we consider the communicative strategy of creating a text – the theoretical construction of a text model, as well as communicative tactics – practical embodiments of an abstract model, a set of practical moves planned in advance and implemented during a communicative act aimed at building a text. Typical tactics that can be used in building a description are described: listing the most important features; describing based on one of the most striking features that defines other qualities; gradual approach of the subject, the discovery of new features as you become more familiar with the subject; the use of the effect of deceived expectations (first impression, and then its destruction) , etc.

The use of the considered methods of working with the text will contribute to the formation of the communicative competence of students who study Russian as a foreign language.

Keywords: communication, text, description, communication tactics, communication strategy