GENDER SENSITIVITY IN TEACHING RUSSIAN TO FOREIGNERS: METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO FORMING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Abstract:

The article examines the issues of forming gender sensitivity in foreign students when teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL). Gender literacy is considered an integral component of intercultural communicative competence. The purpose of the article is to demonstrate the methodological possibilities of using texts, dialogues, and exercises to develop foreign students' understanding of gender norms of the Russian language and culture. The article contains a theoretical justification, recommended methodology, practical examples from Russian literature, and adapted exercises for RFL students to develop gender-sensitive communication skills. The materials are intended for teachers of Russian as a foreign language, researchers in the field of language teaching methodology.