HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COMMENTARY AS A NECESSARY CONDITION FOR MASTERING LYRICS OF V.V. MAYAKOVSKY

Abstract

The article studies an issue of the use of historical and cultural commentary in the practice of teaching literature, which is relevant for modern teaching methods. The paper reveals negative trends affecting difficulties of perception of an artistic work. With reference to V.V. Mayakovsky’s poetic creativity, the need for active involvement of historical, cultural and everyday material of the epoch for a deep understanding and comprehension of the meaning of works is shown. The article describes the experience of using historical and cultural commentary in classes on the poet’s works with students of a provincial pedagogical university, who would be future teachers of literature. The study focuses on productive forms and techniques used in university practice, including classes integrated with the history of Russia, projects, problematic issues, and the involvement of a regional component. The methodology described in the article can become a support for the creation of author’s approaches to the use of historical and cultural commentary in the study of literature at different levels of education.