This article examines the problem of the use of innovative pedagogical technologies in the creation and implementation of an elective course. Based on the analysis of scientific and methodological works of Kazakhstani and foreign authors, definitions of the concepts «pedagogical technology», «modern technologies», «innovative technologies» are given. The expediency and effectiveness of introducing elective courses created with the use of innovative author's technologies into the educational trajectory as an auxiliary component for expanding and deepening work on the main disciplines is substantiated. A fragment of work on a literary text is proposed within the framework of the implementation of project technology, the use of digital capabilities and means of pedagogical design. Nonlinear teaching methods are demonstrated, in particular, the interview method within the framework of project activities. The pedagogical technologies described in the study are positioned as practice-oriented, aimed at improving self-learning skills, developing critical thinking and forming professional competencies.