The role of computer technologies in the development of sociocultural competence

Abstract

The role of computer technologies in the development of sociocultural competenceIn the sixties of the twentieth century, a relatively young field of linguistics began to develop intensively -sociolinguistics, the task of which was to analyze linguistic phenomena on the basis of a wide social context, study the national and cultural specifics of verbal behavior and communication. The studies have shown that to ensure the success of communication is not enough to develop the language competence separately: it is only a necessary prerequisite for the transmission and reception of information. As it turned out, active participation in communication is determined by the features of socio-cultural peculiarities of the individual. This idea was expressed quite clearly by G.V. Kolshansky, who insisted on the need to include in the curriculum of foreign languages learning certain cultural notes, which is necessary for the process of communication as it is.In the modern era of human civilization, a fundamental role is played by the education of youth in the spirit of peace, the dialogue of cultures and tolerance. Back in 1974, UNESCO formulated the basic principles and strategies of upbringing that must proceed in the spirit of international mutual understanding, cooperation and peace, and in the spirit of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.At the present stage of the development of mankind, the world is becoming increasingly integrative, since direct communication of representatives of different cultures makes them interdependent on an unprecedented scale. In the conditions of multiethnic society, the problem of the loss of national identity is felt more and more acute. Therefore, it's urgent to search for new ways of upbringing and education (1).