FLIPPED CLASSROOM METHOD IN TEACHING ENGLISH STYLISTICS TO PHILOLOGY STUDENTS

Abstract

The article deals with a problem of applying Flipped Classroom technique while teaching English to future teachers of the Russian and English languages. Particular attention is paid to using Flipped Classroom as a method of working at such a complex linguistic discipline as “English Stylistics”. The relevance of such work in the present days is discussed. The author gives a description of the Flipped Classroom technique, touches on its history and differentiates it from the traditional approaches to teaching. Definitions, given by various scientists are considered, their relevance to the present study is mentioned. Advantages and disadvantages of the method are outlined. The researcher reveals ways to apply Flipped Classroom work with philology students. The author shares her experience of teaching various aspects of English Stylistics with the help of the described method. Its potential in motivating students and application in distance learning is emphasized and disclosed.