ADAPTATION OF AUTHENTIC TEACHING MATERIALS AND WORKING WITH THEM IN CLASSES ON RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

Abstract

The article is devoted to a problem of teaching foreign students in Russian universities. It examines linguistic and extralinguistic features of educational materials used in the educational process within the Russian higher education system. A definition of authentic educational materials is provided. Difficulties that non‑native speakers face in understanding authentic educational materials are analysed, and reasons for the need to adapt them are substantiated. A definition of adaptation of authentic educational materials is given, along with its principles and algorithm. Mechanisms for adapting educational, scientific, and special texts are discussed, and specific examples of original and adapted texts are provided. The article discusses the methodology for working with authentic educational materials in a foreign‑language classroom and the techniques for supporting international students as they master Russian‑language authentic materials; it also provides examples of tasks that the author uses in teaching Russian as a foreign language for specific purposes.