Anna S. Pastukhova

The relevance of the research is due to the fact that the modernization of higher education involves the use of virtual assistants and interactive agents in the training of digital philologists. However, the use of large language models (LLM), representing complex systems for generating text, conducting a dialogue with users requires taking into account their advantages and limitations. The aim of the study is to identify the specific aspects of using chat bots based on LLM in the training of philology students. The leading approach is computer modeling of philological activities with artificial intelligence tools, during which users search, process and present information to solve educational and real professional problems. 112 bachelors of the Institute of Intercultural Communication and International Relations of the Belgorod State National Research University studying under the 45.03.01 Philology training program were involved. The results of the study describe the activities of students carried out according to the following plan: the study of concepts, options for including chat bots in the work of digital philologists; description of the interface and service capabilities; practicing the skills and principles of formulating prompts; the use of LLM-based chatbots for a wide range of tasks. The results obtained are the basis for improving the training programs for future digital philologists in the context of the active development and introduction of artificial intelligence technologies. Theoretical significance – the identified capabilities of the technology are clarified in relation to the training of digital philologists. Practical significance – factors are identified that affect the effectiveness of the use of chat bots based on LLM in the training of philologists: the quality of access to the Internet and the level of digital literacy of students; ethical aspects of the introduction of new technologies; time resources; the range of practical capabilities of chatbots for solving problems of philology. In conclusion, the specific aspects of using chat bots based on LLM in the training of philologists are formulated: the ability of new digital services to deeper understanding of the context of philological material; generation of personalized responses; support for multilingualism and intercultural communication; intensification of students’ cognitive activity; a variety of training facilities; intensification of feedback.