Детская литература – проводник в интеркультурное пространство

Abstract

This article reveals the problem of developing students’ interest in the polyphony of cultures. The author of the article suggests discussing the issue of activating students’ reading activity based on children’s literature. The article pays great attention to the importance of dialogue of cultures in the process of studying children’s literature. The author focuses on the best editions of world children’s literature, suggests focusing work with readers on fostering respect for another culture, on the ability to build a dialogue. The article is aimed at discussing the problem of developing students’ reading and other competencies in the process of reading and analyzing a literary text. Based on the opinions of scientists and artists, the author of the article presents children’s literature as a mediator in the process of forming a cultural reader in order to involve him in the intercultural space.