FORMATION OF INTERCULTURAL AND SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the potential of exercises based on modern information andcommunication technologies in teaching intercultural and socio-cultural competencies. Traditional teachingmethods are not always able to influence students of the high-tech era, that is why there is a need to work withinnovative ICTs. The article discusses the advantages and types of ICT. Modern technologies make the learningprocess more interactive, exciting, accessible and personalized. Among the relevant ICTs are the following:virtual reality, artificial intelligence-based chats, multimedia and interactive platforms. The author of the articlepresents a part of the tasks from the developed system of exercises for the formation of interculturalcompetence, which was based on modern ICT. The main objectives of technology in the process of teachingintercultural and socio-cultural competencies are barrier-free practice of building intercultural communication,as well as obtaining and developing socio-cultural knowledge. In addition to the stated competencies, tasksusing ICT develop flexibility of thinking, communication skills, the ability to reflect and give a sense of"presence", which is especially important for immersion in a foreign language culture. Technologies do notstand still, and despite the difficulties in their integration and temporary flaws, the teacher's professionalism isable to find various approaches to their reasonable implementation in the educational process.