Project-based learning in the training of future philologists

Abstract

Objective. The objective of the research is to determine the effectiveness and relevance of the implementation of project-based learning technology (PBL) and students' assessment of the prospects for learning linguistic theory, theory and practice of translation using the PBL method. Methodology. The use of project-based learning technologies within language courses increases understanding of native linguistic concepts, strengthens the link between translation theory and technology is the research hypothesis. To implement the research goals an innovative educational project was presented and implemented on the basis of Kharkiv National Pedagogical University named after Hryhoriy Skovoroda, Ukraine. Participants of the project attended the course “Fundamentals of Translation” during the academic year. The whole process of project creation was formed in three stages and contained 6 steps: initiation, definition, design, development, implementation, and summarizing. Results of the paper. The results of the study showed that the students have a very positive evaluation of the use of project technology in professional training of philological field, thus this training is effective. Examination of practical cases on the implementation of the PBL method will allow identifying more prospects in such areas as collaboration and project design.