METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF USING SONG MATERIAL IN TEACHING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of methodological principles underlying the use of song-based materials in teaching Russian as a foreign language (RFL). Songs are examined as a specific type of authentic instructional text possessing significant linguodidactic and sociocultural potential. The study substantiates the relevance of applying text-centered and communicative approaches when working with song texts and identifies the key methodological principles and stages of their didactic implementation in the RFL classroom. It is demonstrated that the systematic integration of song materials into the teaching process contributes to the development of linguistic, communicative, and sociocultural competences of foreign learners. Due to their emotional richness, rhythmic structure, and cultural embeddedness, songs enhance learners’ motivation, facilitate comprehension, and promote more effective language acquisition.