CURRENT METHODS FOR DEVELOPING LITERARY CRITICAL THINKING IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE EDUCATION

This article addresses the issue of developing critical thinking skills, a key objective of modern education, within literature classes. The study aims to propose innovative methods focused on cultivating students' abilities to deeply analyze literary texts, evaluate them, and draw independent conclusions. The effectiveness of practical methods such as “questioning,” “double-entry journal,” and “structured literary debate” is analyzed. In conclusion, it is emphasized that developing literary critical thinking is a crucial factor not only for mastering literature but also for the overall personal development of the student.