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The study substantiates the importance of interdisciplinary bonds in the process of language training of students of forestry higher education institution. The paper aims at revealing the necessity of applying interdisciplinary bonds in the mastering both Ukrainian and English languages for specific purposes (USP and ESP) and development of professional communication skills of the future foresters. In course of the research the essence and distinguishing features of interdisciplinarity are defined. Interdisciplinary bonds are described as the main problem of the study. Theoretical background of this issue is revealed. In the course of our research the possibilities of application of interdisciplinary bonds are demonstrated. Dividing of interdisciplinary bonds into content-informative, operationalactive and organizational-methodological ones is revealed to be useful in order to form a systematic approach to their use when learning USP and ESP. Each type of interdisciplinary bonds is illustrated with the lexical tasks and exercises. Application of interdisciplinary bonds to form students' linguistic and communicative competence under the conditions of consistent study of USP and ESP and with the emphasis on professional subjects is considered to ensure a synergetic effect. The research findings prompt the conclusion that close cooperation of language teachers and subject specialists for further mutual enrichment at methodological level, formation of holistic systematic vision of training future foresters, and also continuity in mastering professional terms in Ukrainian and English will provide the level necessary to develop students' professional language.

The study substantiates the importance of the application of visual literacy in the modern educational process in the era of dynamic development of information and digital technologies. The paper analyses their coming into everyday existence of society, which became a prerequisite for the formation of a digital person, Homo Digitalis. Having moved away from written culture, he was actively involved in the process of modern communication, which is mainly a culture of image and sound. In course of research the modern student is revealed to constantly use acquisition of the multimedia language of the screen, significantly complementing the textual educational content with visual images. The problems of modern education are described in the context of the potential of digital culture, where the student faces audio-visual environment. The assertion of digital socialization shapes a digital identity of Homo Digitalis, which independently creates and controls his own informal educational strategies, the implementation of which requires a new kind of literacy. Discovering the essence of the concept of literacy corresponding to its other narratives revealed the meaning and purpose of visual literacy. The importance of its separation is caused by the inherent for the digital society gap between verbal and visual cultures, the growth of experience of human interaction with the virtual environment. Visual literacy develops the ability to think and express thoughts through images. Furthermore, the knowledge that characterizes visually literate students is revealed, arguments in favour of the screen definition of visual literacy are distinguished, its standards are identified and analysed as well. The research findings prompt the conclusion that modern education should orient teachers and students to new ways and factors of the educational process, where visual literacy is highly ranked. Its active implementation provides prospects for further improvement of education and productive person’s development.

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The article substantiates the importance of forming a new generation of elite of the information society capable of facing the challenges of modern society to meet the needs of various social aspects. In the course of the study, the factors and principles determining the uniqueness of modern society are revealed. The post-industrial society is characterized by the availability of modern information resources and technologies, as well as developed information structure, where necessary information resources are constantly updated. The essential features, regularities of formation and functioning, role and main tasks of the new elite are analyzed. The problem of elite influence on the policies of governments of different levels is studied. The elite is determined to play a key role in the formation and development of social strata, which perform managerial functions significant for individual citizens and the country as a whole. A distinctive feature of the new elite is possession of information and knowledge, not material values. Its influence is due to scientific competence and the position of a leader in commercial, political and scientific institutions. Therefore, capital as the main constituent of influence is replaced by knowledge. Intelligence, information and knowledge are proven to be important factors of both technological progress and social self-determination. Moreover, the key for society development task of the new elite is integration of two polar social classes, the intellectual class and unskilled workers. Thus, modern education system, which combines studying the aspects of information activities and traditional research issues, should provide the basis for the formation of the new elite.