The use of three-dimensional visualization when teaching a foreign language as an important condition for improving the quality of foreign language training of future specialists in the socio-cultural sphere

Abstract

Problem and aim. Foreign language training of specialists in the socio-cultural sphere involves not only development of communication skills, language and civic literacy, but also competences related to project management and image processing. The authors propose to include work in the three-dimensional visualization environment during foreign language activities with the purpose of improving training of future specialists. Research methods. Three-dimensional visualization is introduced when implementing socio-cultural projects and in the process of foreign language communication. The author's testing is carried out, which includes checking knowledge of syntax, vocabulary and grammar, skills of professionally oriented communication and skills of working with innovative technologies. The experimental study was carried out at Vyatka State University (Russian Federation) while studying the courses "Foreign Language", "Modern Information Technologies". 52 students of the training program – «Organization of work with youth» – were involved in foreign language communication in the three-dimensional environment. Blender is used for 3D modeling. Fisher angular transformation is used to find out statistically significant differences. Results. The students study programs for 3D visualization, didactic potential and designed socio-cultural 3D models. The students of the experimental group use them to solve the problems of professionally oriented, foreign language communication. Statistically significant differences in the changes that took place in the system were revealed in terms of the quality of foreign language training (φcrit=1.64<φemp=2.514). In conclusion the features of using three-dimensional visualization in education to improve the quality of foreign language training are described: professional communication, planning, organization and practical implementation of leisure; preservation and creation of intercultural values. The options for improving the content of the academic disciplines "Foreign Language Culture" and "Modern Technologies of Foreign Language Education" are presented.