THE DIDACTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AUTHOR TRACE ANALYSIS METHOD IN LITERARY WORKS

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The article examines the method of “author-trace analysis” as one of the effective approaches to studying a literary work in school and higher literary pedagogy. This method makes it possible to trace the writer’s creative intent and reconstruct the causal relationships between the author’s biography, the historical-cultural context, and the content of the text. Special attention is paid to the stages of analysis: reconstruction of the author’s position, identification of artistic dominants, and determination of the author’s worldview and aesthetic guidelines. The significance of the method in developing students’ reading competence, analytical and critical thinking is demonstrated. Keywords: author’s intent, literary analysis, literary education, context, interpretation, methodology of teaching literature. In the modern system of literary education, one of the most effective methods for a deep comprehension of a literary work is the “author-trace analysis” technique. This approach focuses on studying the text in relation to the author’s intention, idea, and artistic structure of the work. In modern literary pedagogy, teaching literature is not limited to simply reading and understanding the plot. One of the effective approaches to deeply comprehend a literary work is the author trace analysis method. This method emphasizes understanding the author’s personality, creative process, and the historical and cultural context in which the work was written. Literature is not only a source of entertainment but also a reflection of human experience, moral values, and cultural heritage. Among the effective pedagogical approaches is the author trace analysis method, which focuses on understanding the author’s personal life, socio-cultural environment, and artistic choices. This method helps students see literature as a dynamic interplay of creativity, historical reality, and personal experience, thereby fostering deeper engagement, critical thinking, and aesthetic appreciation. As noted by literary scholars, understanding the author is key to understanding the essence of their. It provides students with a holistic view of literature, connecting the text with the author’s intentions and societal influences. The method of author- trace analysis is a scientific-methodological approach that opens the way to a profound and systematic understanding of a literary work. A special contribution to the development of this method belongs to K.O. Bitibayeva, whose methodological ideas remain relevant in contemporary literary education. Consistent use of this type of analysis helps develop students’ skills in working with literary texts, forms aesthetic taste, and cultivates the ability to perceive a work on a deeper level. The method of analyzing a literary work “through the traces of the author” occupies a special place in modern methodology of teaching literature. It aims to reveal the deeper meanings of the text by understanding the author’s worldview, creative style, and individual picture of the world. 4 1 7 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2025 VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 12 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ This approach helps form a holistic perception of the literary work and strengthens the connection between the text and its creator. In school literary education, the central component is reading and analyzing the literary text. Teaching reading and analysis of a literary text is the primary task of a literature teacher. Reading and analysis are inseparable: literary analysis is impossible without reading. Reading depends on the student’s individual effort – on their ability to perceive and understand the text, their talent, thinking, and worldview. The author trace analysis method is a pedagogical approach that focuses on tracing the author’s personal experiences, worldview, and stylistic choices to understand their literary works better. This method assumes that a writer’s work reflects not only universal literary themes but also personal and historical circumstances. Key aspects of this method include:  Studying the author’s biography and life experiences.  Identifying recurring motifs, themes, and stylistic devices in the author’s works.  Analyzing the socio-political and cultural context influencing the author.  Connecting the literary text with the author’s moral, philosophical, and aesthetic viewpoints.  By adopting this approach, teachers guide students to see literature as a dynamic interplay between life, society, and artistic creativity. Didactic Significance in Literary Education Development of Analytical Thinking: When students trace the author’s footsteps, they actively engage in analysis rather than passive reading. They learn to: Compare the author’s personal experiences with the characters’ actions. Understand the reasons behind the author’s narrative choices. Critically assess the message and purpose of the literary work. This method cultivates logical reasoning and he