ADAPTATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THROUGH IDEOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-POLITICAL CONTEXT IN ENGLISH STUDIES FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STUDENTS

Abstract

The article reflects the results of a study, aimed at theoretical and methodological substantiating of features of English educational materials selection and adaptation in the light of ideological and socio-political context in teaching English for International Relations specialties. The practice usage for the obtained results is envisaged. In the course of research, theoretical methods are used to analyze and understand the semantic, linguistic principles of pedagogical selection and adaptation of materials for English classes. The classification and interpretation methods enable the researchers to identify the most common markers of the global influence of ideological, political, socio-economic subtexts in the media discourse of the English language. The reliability of the obtained results is achieved due to compliance with the methodology of research activities and the scientific validity of the used available data. The current research carried out through the use of a questionnaire makes it possible to collect information about the object of study and analyze the results. The novelty of the research consists in the study of ideological aspect and socio-political context influence in selecting and adapting educational materials in teaching English for International Relations students in modern conditions, not previously covered in scientific sources. The theoretical and practical significance of the results of the research reflects the theory of Critical Discourse Analysis updating in the studied area. The research will enable to apply the results for developing recommendations and further studying and implementation of ideological and socio-political contexts in teaching a foreign language. The pedagogical strategy for working with ideologically marked media materials not only improves language skills, but also livens up students engagement and academic performance of students, prepares them to critically navigate the ideological landscapes of our time.