DIGITALIZATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNET COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN RUSSIAN

Abstract

The article explores the development of online communication competence in international students using blended and distance learning. The authors view this competence as an integrative system of cognitive, linguistic, and sociocultural components necessary for successful online interaction in Russian. Particular attention is paid to the hybrid language of online communication, which includes abbreviations, emoji, memes, and non-standard syntax. The difficulties international students face in perceiving such elements are described, and the need for a dedicated module in the curriculum is substantiated. The proposed module structure (semiotics of emoji and emoticons, digital communication vocabulary, mechanisms of “memoculture,” and speech strategies) includes a theoretical introduction and practical communication tasks. The integration of these components promotes the development of skills for adequate interpretation and productive use of hybrid online discourse, increases students’ confidence in digital communication, and facilitates their academic and social adaptation.