METHODS OF FORMING SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE BASIS OF AUTHENTIC VIDEO MOVIES

Abstract

This article examines effective methods of forming socio-cultural competence among secondary school students through the use of authentic video movies in foreign language education. Socio-cultural competence, which includes understanding cultural traditions, values, behavioral norms, and communication styles of native speakers, is an essential component of communicative competence in modern language learning. The study highlights how authentic video materials, such as feature films, documentaries, interviews, and TV shows, provide learners with real-life language models and cultural contexts that cannot be fully conveyed through textbooks alone. These materials expose students to natural speech, body language, social conventions, and cultural references, thereby enhancing both linguistic and cultural awareness. The research analyzes various pedagogical techniques, including pre-viewing, while-viewing, and post-viewing activities, role-plays, group discussions, cultural comparison tasks, and reflective writing. These methods encourage active student engagement and critical thinking, allowing learners to interpret and evaluate cultural differences and similarities.