Creativity in french languages studies at the LSMU and ASU

Abstract

The increasing significance of science and more intensive cooperation with foreign partners create preconditions for the education and training of good specialists. In view of the renewal of specialty knowledge and the possibility to read the most recent scientific literature in a foreign language and to participate in international conferences with foreign partners, it has become relevant to educate spec ialists capable of cooperating in scientific and subject-oriented activity when freely communicating in several foreign languages. The aim of the study was to reveal the peculiarities of the expression of creativity in French Language studies at the LSMU and ASU. The generalized survey of the results of the study suggests that even though students thought vocabulary and grammar wee most important in language learning, yet the understanding of the socio-cultural context helped them in communicating. The students' opinion about the application of the elements of art in French language classes was positive, as these elements helped to avoid boredom in doing the assignments, drawing and creation facilitated learning, and the assignments became motivating and useful when communicating on intercultural topics. [...]