Foreign language as a tool for developing critical thinking skills
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2025
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Південноукраїнський національний педагогічний університет імені К. Д. Ушинського
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The paper explores the intricate relationship between students’ foreign language acquisition and the development of critical thinking skills in the context of modern university education. With the rapid advancements in information technology and globalization, which we witness nowadays, the need for highly qualified specialists proficient in foreign languages has become essential. The study argues that a foreign language learning transcends mere linguistic proficiency; it actively fosters cognitive flexibility, analytical reasoning, and metacognitive awareness, which are core components of critical thinking. Through a literature review, the paper identifies cognitive processes inherent in language acquisition that align with essential components of critical thinking, such as metacognition, problem-solving, and intercultural analysis; it also determines how the challenges inherent in learning a foreign language, such as ambiguity, cultural nuances, and complex communication. The findings indicate that modern foreign language education should absolutely move from the traditional way of learning to up-to-date methodologies that prioritize cognitive engagement and critical evaluation, utilizing tasks that compel students to articulate arguments, assess information critically, and engage in complex discussions. The implications suggest that integrating critical thinking development into language education can cultivate adaptable, reflective, and culturally competent individuals capable of navigating complex global environments. Recognizing foreign language learning as a strategic tool for cognitive development underscores its importance in fostering essential skills that are necessary for gaining academic success and effective global citizenship. The study concludes by advocating for curricular reforms that leverage foreign language instruction as a vital tool for cultivating critical thinking while suggesting avenues for future research to empirically assess the impact of various teaching methodologies on critical thinking development.
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foreign language, critical thinking, cognitive development, language study, educational tool, іноземна мова, критичне мислення, когнітивний розвиток, вивчення мови, навчальний засіб
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Foreign language as a tool for developing critical thinking skills / Golub T., Zhygzhytova L., Kovalenko O., Nazarenko O. // Науковий вісник Південноукраїнського національного педагогічного університету імені К. Д. Ушинського. - 2025. - Випуск 3 (152). - С. 11-16. - Бібліогр.: 15 назв.