INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING

Abstract

The role that information and telecommunication technologies (ICT) play in the course of foreign language training of persons mastering non-linguistic specialties in the modern Russian universities is investigated. The definition is given to the term “information and telecommunication technologies”. The main directions are studied, in which foreign language training informatization takes place for non-linguistic university students. The main task of teaching foreign languages to modern students is determined and it turns out what role ICT play in its solution. Its integration into the educational process possible negative consequences are demonstrated. It tells about the actions of its participants, which can contribute to the maximum realization of the positive aspects of the introduction of ICT in the foreign language training process and minimize its negative consequences.