The Role of Corpus Linguistics in the Training of Specialists in the Field of Computer Language Teaching
In modern world practice, Corpus based Approach is gaining serious positions. Mastering its methods contributes to the development of linguistic/foreign language competence and IC (Information Communication) competency as well. Nevertheless, modern ICs are not sufficiently implemented in the professional activities of a linguist teacher. Therefore, we consider it all the more necessary and relevant to specify and study the special role and place of corpus linguistics in the training of future specialists in the field of computer language teaching. The training of our master students in corpus technologies is based on a developed modular plan consisting of levels for successful acquisition of corpus linguistics skills, which are eventually supposed to be accumulated in compiling a set of corpus based exercises. We see this as a special aim since these exercises may be integrated as a separate module in the course (developed by a student) which students defend as a research project at the end of their studies. Considering that among our master students there are those who major not only in humanities but also in technical areas, RNC serves as a cross functional linguistic toolkit for our future specialists. This and other resources open up the prospects for developing and compiling textbooks on completely new conditions: modern and minimally adapted textbooks, which can be integrated onto various educational platforms.
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