Integrative approach to the theoretical conceptualization of the formation of textbooks for foreign language teaching in the Russian empire of the XVIII century – first half of XIX century

Kolobkova A. A.

this article is devoted to the study of an integrative approach to theoretical conceptualization in the study of foreign languages, as well as the formation of educational literature for foreign language training in the Russian Empire. During the XVIII-first half of the XIX century, the Russian Empire did not yet have a unified methodology for foreign language education, so there were many different methodological approaches and attempts to create a complete program of foreign language education through the use of an integrative approach. This article explores the formation of foreign language learning methods in the Russian Empire. It is revealed that the integrated approach to teaching foreign languages allowed not only to raise the level of knowledge of students to a higher quality, but also contributed to the comprehensive development of the individual. Skills and techniques of foreign language teaching, which were formed in the XVIII century, served as the basis for modern theoretical conceptualization in the teaching of foreign languages. The reasons for introducing foreign languages (French, German, English, Italian) into the educational process by attracting foreign citizens as Tutors, teachers, lecturers, and educators as living native speakers are clarified. Textbooks, grammars, ABCs, and fiction in the original language contributed to the effective study of a foreign language in the Russian Empire.

Keywords:integrative approach, methodology, education, foreign languages, foreign language teaching, secular school, culture.