Reflection of orthographocentrism in dictations as a form of input control

This article is prepared at the intersection of several branches science, reflecting one problems Russian language teaching techniques through prism metalanguage consciousness native speakers. The subject this research reflection signs orthographocentrism in dictation as a form control. object aims to prove that input control manifests presumptions analysis results written by first-year students non-philological specialty beginning academic year, once again confirms type only spelling literacy level check students, rather than their communicative competencies. main conclusions are follows: does not detect formation communication skills school graduates thar essential for training and effective interaction society overall. Dictation tests orthographic (and punctuation) literacy. dictations indicated besides familiar types errors, they may contain incorrect spellings outside traditional classification methods language. Spelling errors should be considered hindrances within structure, since orthography section can presented aspect. In regard, existing classifications revised, so criteria evaluation students' tests.