Keyword: «media education»

The article presents the results of research on the role and significance of digital learning tools in the formation of media competence in foreign language education of University students, as well as the possibility of their implementation in the process of media education. This process is considered in the article from different angles, which are represented by such concepts as media competence, media culture, and media literacy. The authors also pay attention to changes in pedagogical approaches to the use of technologies in education.

The article substantiates the need to educate a culturally, professionally creative person in the modern information society, in which the importance of media culture is growing. The article proves the need for the introduction of a new education paradigm that emphasizes moral, spiritual values. It is proved that the formation of media culture will be facilitated by the inclusion in the educational programs of higher education of leading state individual courses: «Media Education», «Media Literacy», «Media Culture», «Media Ethics».

The paper is devoted to the implementation of the process of media education in practical classes for students studying in the specialty «international relations». The author pays special attention to the methods of media text analysis – the key concept of media education. Media literacy and media competence are not only the ability to handle technical means of communication, but also the ability to perceive and interpret the information contained in the media text, the ability to critically analyze it.

The article fully reveals the concept of media education, its role and significance in the modern world, especially in international relations. This article helps to clearly study the importance of the introduction of media education in the educational process. The theories of media education are considered. Opinions on the effectiveness of media education in the context of international relations are given. This study helps to assess the need for the ability to correctly perceive information flows.

This article concludes about media competence as a goal and result of media education through the prism of linguistic education. Operational relevance of the presented phenomenon, consideration of methods of its application in practice.