The methodology of the seminar-discussion on the stories of V.M. Shukshin

Abstract

The article proposes a technology for organizing practical literature classes for college students in the form of a discussion seminar. Participation in discussions at literature seminars helps to develop students' communicative competence: the ability to argue their point of view, listen and hear opponents, formulate the most important questions; analyze fiction and scientific literature. The effectiveness of this form of seminar is determined by the opportunity to develop students' independent, critical and creative thinking, the student gets rid of egocentric thinking, learns to accept the point of view of another. The main feature of the seminar discussion is the opportunity to combine active and interactive forms of work, to create an atmosphere of interaction between students, where everyone can express themselves both in independent and in group work. The methodology of preparing and conducting a seminar-discussion on the stories of V.M. is presented. Shukshina: «Alyosha the Endless», «The Master», «Stenka Razin». The author's short stories dedicated to the topic of finding the meaning of life and finding oneself were chosen for the discussion. The article presents methodological recommendations on the organization of all stages of the lesson, defines goals and objectives, suggests homework options (project topics) and questions for discussion. The seminar-discussion is a popular form of work that meets the needs of modern society: it helps to form a personality capable of independently acquiring knowledge and skills, finding non-standard solutions to problems, and working in a team.