Pankova M.V., Eiber E.V. The Formation of Lexical Competence in German Language Classes in Grades 7–9 of a Secondary School

Pankova Maria Vladimirovna , Student of the Institute of Linguistics and World Languages, Kaluga State University named after K. E. Tsiolkovsky, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Ulitsa Stepana Rasina, 22/48, 248023, Kaluga, Russian Federation, https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0493-3901 

Eiber Elena Vladimirovna, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Theory of Linguistics and German, Kaluga State University named after K. E. Tsiolkovsky, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Ulitsa Stepana Rasina, 22/48, 248023, Kaluga, Russian Federation, http://orcid.org/0009-0003-9870-9180

 Abstract:  Introduction: Practical application of a foreign language is an important element of communication in modern society. Therefore, when teaching a foreign language in school, great importance is given to the mastery of communicative competence. Lexical competence as a component of communicative competence is a key indicator of successful mastery of a foreign language and enables successful use of all types of speech activities. The aim of this study is to analyze the educational material for the formation of lexical competence in German language classes in school. To achieve this goal, the following tasks need to be addressed: study the scientific and methodological literature on this topic, describe the content of lexical competence, determine the place of lexical competence in the system of all competencies, analyze the stages of formation of lexical competence, describe the methods of formation of lexical competence, and determine the components of the formation of lexical competence. Methods: The theoretical works on the methodology of teaching foreign languages by the following researchers were studied in the writing of this article: I.L. Bim, I.P. Korotkova, G.V. Rogova, F.M. Rabinovich, T.E. Sakharova, E.N. Solovova, and A.N. Shchukin. Universal methods (analysis of the concept of "lexical competence" in theoretical literature, classification of tasks forming lexical competence in the German language Teaching Department, modeling tasks in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard for basic general education) and empirical research methods (observation of the work of a teacher in a secondary school, comparison of different the complexity of tasks in the educational and methodical kit "Deutsch" for the formation of lexical competence, an experiment with a demonstration of a set of tasks developed by the author, a description of the results of the analysis of the tasks in the educational and methodical kit) were used to systematize the material and to describe the experimental and practical part. Analysis: The following stages are identified in the formation of lexical competence within the language framework: preparation (familiarization with new material), practice of material through training exercises, and consolidation (application of lexical units in various aspects of language activities). When teaching vocabulary, there are three components: linguistic, methodological and psychological. When forming lexical competence, they are interconnected and ensure effective reproduction of the material that was previously trained under the guidance of a teacher. The methods of forming lexical competence include lexical exercises, working with a dictionary (active and passive), games, associations, reading and memorizing poems, staging dialogues and polylogues, etc. Results: Analysis of the lexical tasks in the textbook "Deutsch" edited by I.L. Bim, L.V. Sadomova, and L.M. Sannikova for grades 7-9 showed that the quality completion of exercises forms the lexical competence of students, although some tasks are too simple or repetitive, which lowers the motivation of students when learning a foreign language.

 Keywords: formation of lexical competence, German language lesson, practical application, communicative competence, speech activity, teaching strategies

Цитирование.  Pankova M.V., Eiber E.V. The Formation of Lexical Competence in German Language Classes in Grades 7–9 of a Secondary School   // Artium Magister. - 2023. - Vol. 23. - No 2. - p. 5-12.

The article The Formation of Lexical Competence in German Language Classes in Grades 7–9 of a Secondary School  by Pankova M.V., Eiber E.V.  is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Introduction: Practical application of a foreign language is an important element of communication in modern society. Therefore, when teaching a foreign language in school, great importance is given to the mastery of communicative competence. Lexical competence as a component of communicative competence is a key indicator of successful mastery of a foreign language and enables successful use of all types of speech activities. The aim of this study is to analyze the educational material for the formation of lexical competence in German language classes in school. To achieve this goal, the following tasks need to be addressed: study the scientific and methodological literature on this topic, describe the content of lexical competence, determine the place of lexical competence in the system of all competencies, analyze the stages of formation of lexical competence, describe the methods of formation of lexical competence, and determine the components of the formation of lexical competence. Methods: The theoretical works on the methodology of teaching foreign languages by the following researchers were studied in the writing of this article: I.L. Bim, I.P. Korotkova, G.V. Rogova, F.M. Rabinovich, T.E. Sakharova, E.N. Solovova, and A.N. Shchukin. Universal methods (analysis of the concept of "lexical competence" in theoretical literature, classification of tasks forming lexical competence in the German language Teaching Department, modeling tasks in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard for basic general education) and empirical research methods (observation of the work of a teacher in a secondary school, comparison of different the complexity of tasks in the educational and methodical kit "Deutsch" for the formation of lexical competence, an experiment with a demonstration of a set of tasks developed by the author, a description of the results of the analysis of the tasks in the educational and methodical kit) were used to systematize the material and to describe the experimental and practical part. Analysis: The following stages are identified in the formation of lexical competence within the language framework: preparation (familiarization with new material), practice of material through training exercises, and consolidation (application of lexical units in various aspects of language activities). When teaching vocabulary, there are three components: linguistic, methodological and psychological. When forming lexical competence, they are interconnected and ensure effective reproduction of the material that was previously trained under the guidance of a teacher. The methods of forming lexical competence include lexical exercises, working with a dictionary (active and passive), games, associations, reading and memorizing poems, staging dialogues and polylogues, etc.Results: Analysis of the lexical tasks in the textbook "Deutsch" edited by I.L. Bim, L.V. Sadomova, and L.M. Sannikova for grades 7-9 showed that the quality completion of exercises forms the lexical competence of students, although some tasks are too simple or repetitive, which lowers the motivation of students when learning a foreign language.

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