THE AUTHENTIC MATERIAL ROLE IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO MILITARY UNIVERSITIES CADETS

Abstract

Based on her own pedagogical experience reflection and special literature analysis, the author gives a generalized description of the role that authentic material can play in the persons studying military university programs forming foreign-language competencies process. The work proves the need to modernize the content side of teaching, including the integration of authentic information into it. As the first research task, the author identifies the disclosure of the “authenticity” concept in relation to the content used during classes in the relevant discipline. Further, the article attempts to reveal such content most characteristic features. The main functions performed by authentic materials in the process of teaching cadets a foreign language are highlighted. Then attention is focused on demonstrating the most significant indicators for the authentic materials selection. The research also considers the ways that exist today to improve effectiveness of teaching this discipline, taking into account the above aspects.