08. E. V. Chernetsova, E. G. Maslovа, L. Salski. Implementation of Integrative Approach in Teaching American Studies in Institutions of Higher Education

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DOI: 10.15507/1991-9468.090.022.201801.120-133

Implementation of Integrative Approach in Teaching American Studies in Institutions of Higher Education

Ekaterina V. Chernetsova
Associate Professor of School of Foreign Languages, National Research University Higher School of Economics (20 Myasnitskaya St., Moscow 101000, Russia), Ph.D. (Philology), ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5650-4265, Researcher ID: P-1159-2015, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Elizaveta G. Maslova
Associate Professor of Chair of Foreign Languages, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (36 Stremyanny Pereulok, Moscow 117997, Russia), Ph.D. (Philology), ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4196-2594, Researcher ID: P-1191-2015, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lukasz Salski
Associate Professor of the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics, University of Lodz (68 Narutowicza St., Lodz 90-136, Poland), Ph.D. (Philology), ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8641-5893, Scopus ID: 55778726300, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Introduction: the relevance of this research is rooted in the changing political and economic climate of the world community, with the increasing role and presence of Russia and the USA in the global picture. It should therefore be investigated and critically analyzed how the world outlook and national values evolve during the time of crisis at the turn of the 20th and 21st century.Interdisciplinarity and complexity are the main principles that underlie the proposed integrative approach used in teaching the course “American Studies: Economic, Historical and Cultural Perspectives” in modern Russian universities. The main purpose of the article is to elaborate theoretical and practical basis of the American Studies syllabus and to define the most rational methods of teaching the course to university students majoring in economics.
Materials and Methods: the methodology of the research was based on the principles of integrative approach. Systematic method, being the main method of the present research, implies incorporating texts of various discourse practices into the methodological base of the interdisciplinary course, which was devised by the authors of this article. Comparative analysis is considered to be the dominant method of teaching, as it contributes to the development of the whole set of competences ranging from intercultural communication to professional skills and abilities.
Results: this research pioneers a comprehensive theoretical base for an integrated course that would combine history of literature, history of culture and history itself. The findings of the research include a range of topics and texts that cover economic, political, social and cultural issues expressed in various language forms. As a result of this research,methods that activate the development of analytical skills and problem solving skills in any professional practice have been highlighted.
Discussion and Conclusions: this research pioneers a comprehensive theoretical base for an integrated course that would combine history of literature, history of culture and history itself. The findings of the research include a range of topics and texts that cover economic, political, social and cultural issues expressed in various language forms. As a result of this research,methods that activate the development of analytical skills and problem solving skills in any professional practice have been highlighted.

Keywords: interdisciplinarity, integrative approach, intercultural communication, scientific and artistic discourse, economic and political context, socio-cultural context

For citation: Chernetsova E.V., Maslova E.G., Salski L. Implementation of Integrative Approach in Teaching American Studies in Institutions of Higher Education. Integratsiya obrazovaniya = Integration of Education. 2018; 22(1):120-133. DOI: 10.15507/1991-9468.090.022.201801.120-133

Contribution the authors: Chernetsova E.V. - search of theoretical materials in Russian and foreign sources; development of the course practical aspects; design and implementation of the course. Maslova E.G. - concept analysis of approaches to research; search and critical analysis of methodological sources for the course; design and implementation of the course. Salski L. - development and control of aspects related to academic writing; study of world experience of interdisciplinary integration.

All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

Submitted 13.06.2017; revised 04.10.2017; published online 30.03.2018.

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