INTERPRETATION OF POETIС TEXTS AS A MEANS OF LINGUOSOCIOCULTURAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS

Abstract

The article examines the general contents of the elective educational discipline «Interpreting Poetry». It describes such themes of the course as «poetry in the system of the fine arts», «imagery and symbolism in poetry», «English and Scottish folk ballad». It is noted that works of fiction have a high level of aesthetic, educational and developing potential, and interpretation of the information which they contain stimulates students’ analytical thinking, develops their artistic and aesthetic perception, enriches their souls. It is concluded that it is possible to develop students’ linguosociocultural competence through interpretation of poetic texts since indirect intercultural communication will broaden students' horizons increasing their linguosociocultural knowledge which is necessary for mutual understanding in intercultural interactions and for the development of their oral or written ability to mediate. It is emphasized that interpretation of poetic texts will promote students’ love for and interest in the aesthetics of poetry and philology as a profession.