Oksana Vasylivna Iakymenko–Laumont, iakimenkooksana@gmail.com
Ph.D. in Philology
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17721/StudLing2024.24.138-148
ABSTRACT
The article theoretically substantiates the linguistic and didactic strategy of the video course “Ukraine: History and Modernity,” developed at the Department of Ukrainian Philology for Foreign Citizens. It outlines the potential of this course in enhancing students’ foreign language communicative competence. Definitions and classifications of video materials for language learning are provided, along with criteria for selecting educational video content based on language content, quality, and relevance.
The educational potential of authentic video materials is discussed, highlighting their effectiveness as a modern tool for foreign language teaching. Such materials are noted to boost student motivation, have emotional and intellectual impacts, and offer unique opportunities to learn both the language and culture, including the ethnopsychological characteristics of the people. The use of videos is emphasized for facilitating listening skills and promoting both visual and linguistic clarity through the reinforcement of standard language patterns. Various methods for incorporating video materials into foreign language classes are described.
The article also details the author’s video course for foreign students, which includes thematically and stylistically diverse materials such as short videos, animated films, and full-length feature films. These materials aim to develop students’ listening and general communication skills, expand their vocabulary, and acquaint them with the history and culture of Ukraine. The stages of video material processing are modeled: pre-viewing to address semantic and linguistic challenges, viewing to check understanding and activate spoken language skills, and post-viewing to develop oral communication skills. Various types of tasks are proposed. An illustrative practical exercise set based on Channel 24’s “Viktor Glushkov” video is presented.
Keywords: Ukrainian as a foreign language, authentic video materials, foreign language communicative competence, task system
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