THE INFLUENCE OF VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGIES ON THE MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS TO STUDY A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN A NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Based on the wide range of specialized literature and her own pedagogical experience analysis, the author determines the impact that virtual technologies can have on the non-linguistic universities students motivation to study foreign languages. Based on the some aspects of the modern society life analysis, the motivation developing in this category of students importance is proved. The term “motivation” is defined as the most acceptable from the viewpoint of its formation among non-linguistic specialties students learning a foreign language. The essential and structural characteristics of the definition of “virtual technologies” are given. The positive and then negative aspects of their influence on the development of motivation to its study are highlighted. Some higher education organizations operating in the Russian Federation territory relevant experience is investigated.