The author analyses the use of media in foreign languages, mostly Russian and English, among Lithuanians living in the main cities of Lithuania (Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda). The analysis is based on data of a representative survey on the knowledge of languages and their use in these cities, performed within the research project "Cities and Languages" by Vilnius Universit). The use of media in foreign languages is important in several respects, which are discussed in the article. First, it can be regarded as a source of cultural and linguistic influence within the context of cultural and linguistic globalisation. In Lithuania and in other former Soviet Union states, media in Russian are also treated as a potential source of political influence. Second, it is important in respect of media market, since foreign media can be regarded as a source of a wider content choice for media consumer. Results of the analysis have shown that a significant part of Lithuanians (up to 40 per cent) frequently use media in foreign languages, although the number of frequent users still lags behind the amount of those who use the media in Lithuanian. The data show a wider knowledge of Russian and generally a wider use of mass media in Russian. Russian is used more often than English as a language for listening radio and watching TV; the use of printed media (books and periodicals) in Russian is higher, but close to that in English; English is much wider used as a language of the internet use. The trends are clearly more positive for English, since it is more popular among young people, even among those who know Russian as well. The article includes a further analysis of media choices among those who know the languages in question, these choices among the age groups, and the frequency of media use in foreign languages in comparison to the use of those languages in other domains.
The author analyses the use of media in foreign languages, mostly Russian and English, among Lithuanians living in the main cities of Lithuania (Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda). The analysis is based on data of a representative survey on the knowledge of languages and their use in these cities, performed within the research project "Cities and Languages" by Vilnius Universit). The use of media in foreign languages is important in several respects, which are discussed in the article. First, it can be regarded as a source of cultural and linguistic influence within the context of cultural and linguistic globalisation. In Lithuania and in other former Soviet Union states, media in Russian are also treated as a potential source of political influence. Second, it is important in respect of media market, since foreign media can be regarded as a source of a wider content choice for media consumer. Results of the analysis have shown that a significant part of Lithuanians (up to 40 per cent) frequently use media in foreign languages, although the number of frequent users still lags behind the amount of those who use the media in Lithuanian. The data show a wider knowledge of Russian and generally a wider use of mass media in Russian. Russian is used more often than English as a language for listening radio and watching TV; the use of printed media (books and periodicals) in Russian is higher, but close to that in English; English is much wider used as a language of the internet use. The trends are clearly more positive for English, since it is more popular among young people, even among those who know Russian as well. The article includes a further analysis of media choices among those who know the languages in question, these choices among the age groups, and the frequency of media use in foreign languages in comparison to the use of those languages in other domains.
The author analyses the use of media in foreign languages, mostly Russian and English, among Lithuanians living in the main cities of Lithuania (Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda). The analysis is based on data of a representative survey on the knowledge of languages and their use in these cities, performed within the research project "Cities and Languages" by Vilnius Universit). The use of media in foreign languages is important in several respects, which are discussed in the article. First, it can be regarded as a source of cultural and linguistic influence within the context of cultural and linguistic globalisation. In Lithuania and in other former Soviet Union states, media in Russian are also treated as a potential source of political influence. Second, it is important in respect of media market, since foreign media can be regarded as a source of a wider content choice for media consumer. Results of the analysis have shown that a significant part of Lithuanians (up to 40 per cent) frequently use media in foreign languages, although the number of frequent users still lags behind the amount of those who use the media in Lithuanian. The data show a wider knowledge of Russian and generally a wider use of mass media in Russian. Russian is used more often than English as a language for listening radio and watching TV; the use of printed media (books and periodicals) in Russian is higher, but close to that in English; English is much wider used as a language of the internet use. The trends are clearly more positive for English, since it is more popular among young people, even among those who know Russian as well. The article includes a further analysis of media choices among those who know the languages in question, these choices among the age groups, and the frequency of media use in foreign languages in comparison to the use of those languages in other domains.
The author analyses the use of media in foreign languages, mostly Russian and English, among Lithuanians living in the main cities of Lithuania (Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda). The analysis is based on data of a representative survey on the knowledge of languages and their use in these cities, performed within the research project "Cities and Languages" by Vilnius Universit). The use of media in foreign languages is important in several respects, which are discussed in the article. First, it can be regarded as a source of cultural and linguistic influence within the context of cultural and linguistic globalisation. In Lithuania and in other former Soviet Union states, media in Russian are also treated as a potential source of political influence. Second, it is important in respect of media market, since foreign media can be regarded as a source of a wider content choice for media consumer. Results of the analysis have shown that a significant part of Lithuanians (up to 40 per cent) frequently use media in foreign languages, although the number of frequent users still lags behind the amount of those who use the media in Lithuanian. The data show a wider knowledge of Russian and generally a wider use of mass media in Russian. Russian is used more often than English as a language for listening radio and watching TV; the use of printed media (books and periodicals) in Russian is higher, but close to that in English; English is much wider used as a language of the internet use. The trends are clearly more positive for English, since it is more popular among young people, even among those who know Russian as well. The article includes a further analysis of media choices among those who know the languages in question, these choices among the age groups, and the frequency of media use in foreign languages in comparison to the use of those languages in other domains.
The author analyses the use of media in foreign languages, mostly Russian and English, among Lithuanians living in the main cities of Lithuania (Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda). The analysis is based on data of a representative survey on the knowledge of languages and their use in these cities, performed within the research project "Cities and Languages" by Vilnius Universit). The use of media in foreign languages is important in several respects, which are discussed in the article. First, it can be regarded as a source of cultural and linguistic influence within the context of cultural and linguistic globalisation. In Lithuania and in other former Soviet Union states, media in Russian are also treated as a potential source of political influence. Second, it is important in respect of media market, since foreign media can be regarded as a source of a wider content choice for media consumer. Results of the analysis have shown that a significant part of Lithuanians (up to 40 per cent) frequently use media in foreign languages, although the number of frequent users still lags behind the amount of those who use the media in Lithuanian. The data show a wider knowledge of Russian and generally a wider use of mass media in Russian. Russian is used more often than English as a language for listening radio and watching TV; the use of printed media (books and periodicals) in Russian is higher, but close to that in English; English is much wider used as a language of the internet use. The trends are clearly more positive for English, since it is more popular among young people, even among those who know Russian as well. The article includes a further analysis of media choices among those who know the languages in question, these choices among the age groups, and the frequency of media use in foreign languages in comparison to the use of those languages in other domains.
Research problem is how to formulate, ground and validate the basis and methods of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the Standard English language course referring to already practiced and new nonstandard methods and verify their efficiency. The research object is: intensive and short-termed teaching of English to Lithuanian military. The research aim: to construct the content and the practical model of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the English language and asses the acquisition of the Standard course. The aim of the article was to find out the effectiveness of non-traditional and traditional language teaching method agreement in teaching the military. The method agreement had to be used on the principles of psycho didactics. The methods which were used in the evaluation all four language skills (reading, speaking, writing and listening), by which the results were measured, proved the effectiveness of teaching military the intensive English language course. All those who participated in the research showed good results as it had been expected before starting the research. Language learning results were evaluated via four language skills. Learning was improved as the result of new challenging method combination based on psycho didactical principles. The investigation has also proved that the research teaching is not only memorization, but the understanding and creative solution in language learning based on communicative method usage in traditional and non-traditional method coordination. The method has claimed that it works equally well whether the object of the research is gifted or not. The optimal mental and psycho states have proved the importance in reaching good language learning results and thus accelerating the learning of the military. The result of all used and mentioned aspects has showed the effectiveness of the chosen method agreement.
Research problem is how to formulate, ground and validate the basis and methods of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the Standard English language course referring to already practiced and new nonstandard methods and verify their efficiency. The research object is: intensive and short-termed teaching of English to Lithuanian military. The research aim: to construct the content and the practical model of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the English language and asses the acquisition of the Standard course. The aim of the article was to find out the effectiveness of non-traditional and traditional language teaching method agreement in teaching the military. The method agreement had to be used on the principles of psycho didactics. The methods which were used in the evaluation all four language skills (reading, speaking, writing and listening), by which the results were measured, proved the effectiveness of teaching military the intensive English language course. All those who participated in the research showed good results as it had been expected before starting the research. Language learning results were evaluated via four language skills. Learning was improved as the result of new challenging method combination based on psycho didactical principles. The investigation has also proved that the research teaching is not only memorization, but the understanding and creative solution in language learning based on communicative method usage in traditional and non-traditional method coordination. The method has claimed that it works equally well whether the object of the research is gifted or not. The optimal mental and psycho states have proved the importance in reaching good language learning results and thus accelerating the learning of the military. The result of all used and mentioned aspects has showed the effectiveness of the chosen method agreement.
Research problem is how to formulate, ground and validate the basis and methods of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the Standard English language course referring to already practiced and new nonstandard methods and verify their efficiency. The research object is: intensive and short-termed teaching of English to Lithuanian military. The research aim: to construct the content and the practical model of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the English language and asses the acquisition of the Standard course. The aim of the article was to find out the effectiveness of non-traditional and traditional language teaching method agreement in teaching the military. The method agreement had to be used on the principles of psycho didactics. The methods which were used in the evaluation all four language skills (reading, speaking, writing and listening), by which the results were measured, proved the effectiveness of teaching military the intensive English language course. All those who participated in the research showed good results as it had been expected before starting the research. Language learning results were evaluated via four language skills. Learning was improved as the result of new challenging method combination based on psycho didactical principles. The investigation has also proved that the research teaching is not only memorization, but the understanding and creative solution in language learning based on communicative method usage in traditional and non-traditional method coordination. The method has claimed that it works equally well whether the object of the research is gifted or not. The optimal mental and psycho states have proved the importance in reaching good language learning results and thus accelerating the learning of the military. The result of all used and mentioned aspects has showed the effectiveness of the chosen method agreement.
Research problem is how to formulate, ground and validate the basis and methods of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the Standard English language course referring to already practiced and new nonstandard methods and verify their efficiency. The research object is: intensive and short-termed teaching of English to Lithuanian military. The research aim: to construct the content and the practical model of intensive Lithuanian military teaching to the English language and asses the acquisition of the Standard course. The aim of the article was to find out the effectiveness of non-traditional and traditional language teaching method agreement in teaching the military. The method agreement had to be used on the principles of psycho didactics. The methods which were used in the evaluation all four language skills (reading, speaking, writing and listening), by which the results were measured, proved the effectiveness of teaching military the intensive English language course. All those who participated in the research showed good results as it had been expected before starting the research. Language learning results were evaluated via four language skills. Learning was improved as the result of new challenging method combination based on psycho didactical principles. The investigation has also proved that the research teaching is not only memorization, but the understanding and creative solution in language learning based on communicative method usage in traditional and non-traditional method coordination. The method has claimed that it works equally well whether the object of the research is gifted or not. The optimal mental and psycho states have proved the importance in reaching good language learning results and thus accelerating the learning of the military. The result of all used and mentioned aspects has showed the effectiveness of the chosen method agreement.
The Master's Paper focuses on the analysis of peculiarities of early childhood music education in the family. Although it is recognized that the initial stage of human life is significant in many respects, especially for the formation of synapses in the brain, unfortunately, little research, assessment, especially from a musical point of view, has been carried out in relation to such processes in the family. In order to increase the efficiency of music education, it is necessary to pay attention to playing music at the earliest (up to three years old) age, and therefore, it is essential to give consideration to the phenomenon of playing music in the family. The leading questions to reveal the relevance of the pedagogical problem are the following: What is early childhood music education supposed to be at home so that it is the most efficient, how to assure favourable conditions for the development of children's music abilities, how to achieve unity between child's music education in the nursery and at home? The object of the research – children's playing music at an early age. The aim of the research – to investigate peculiarities of children's playing music in the family at an early age. The objectives of the research: To reveal theoretical backgrounds of early childhood music education; To ascertain the attitude of parents whose children attend kindergartens in the city of Vilnius to early childhood music education; To disclose opportunities of playing music in the family; To provide recommendations for promoting playing music in the family. Research methods applied: analysis of scientific literature and literature on methodology, written survey of parents, interview, and quantitative and qualitative research data analysis. The research data revealed that it is very important to teach children music in early childhood, because it is the time of formation of new synapses in the brain, which later are complicated to reorganize. It the time of formation of music abilities, musical intelligence – therefore, the sooner the better. Since the first institution of education for children is usually the family, therefore a personality is primarily developed in the family. According to psychologists, the presence of positive interrelationship, warm atmosphere in the family are key factors that make an influence on child's development. Another factor of a similar environment is playing music in the family. After conducting the research the following peculiarities of playing music at an early age in the contemporary family were identified: mothers are mainly responsible for early childhood music education; family traditions of live music are transferred from generation to generation; more than half of the surveyed families state that they did not play music during prenatal development; the most popular music activities in the family are the following: live singing, listening to music records and moving according to music; the least popular activities are the following: performing and creating music; families are not very active in attending social events and using technical tools; the most popular music activities with a child of such age are fondling, rocking, swinging, picking up, winging, descending, crutching, joking; domination of artistic change (tempo, dynamics, timbres, rhythms) in families in the early childhood turns out to be diverse and even; pop music is the prevailing music style; traditional music instruments, such as the pipe, piano, guitar and drums are popular; one fourth of all the respondents indicate that their children attended special institutions of early childhood music education; the way parents treat playing music in the family as an important form of family leisure is versatile; most of the respondents agree with the statement that it is a significant form of spending family leisure. It is recommended to provide families with as much as possible of literature which is reliable and approved by specialists and promote correct playing of music in the family. Families should pay attention to which music and which way of playing music is the most appropriate for children from their birth up to the age of three, to exploit as many as possible nuances provided by music, to organize various forms of family musical performances so that all the members are involved in cultural communication and communication. A sustainable family is fundamental basis for the democratic society, the foundation of a state.
The Master's Paper focuses on the analysis of peculiarities of early childhood music education in the family. Although it is recognized that the initial stage of human life is significant in many respects, especially for the formation of synapses in the brain, unfortunately, little research, assessment, especially from a musical point of view, has been carried out in relation to such processes in the family. In order to increase the efficiency of music education, it is necessary to pay attention to playing music at the earliest (up to three years old) age, and therefore, it is essential to give consideration to the phenomenon of playing music in the family. The leading questions to reveal the relevance of the pedagogical problem are the following: What is early childhood music education supposed to be at home so that it is the most efficient, how to assure favourable conditions for the development of children's music abilities, how to achieve unity between child's music education in the nursery and at home? The object of the research – children's playing music at an early age. The aim of the research – to investigate peculiarities of children's playing music in the family at an early age. The objectives of the research: To reveal theoretical backgrounds of early childhood music education; To ascertain the attitude of parents whose children attend kindergartens in the city of Vilnius to early childhood music education; To disclose opportunities of playing music in the family; To provide recommendations for promoting playing music in the family. Research methods applied: analysis of scientific literature and literature on methodology, written survey of parents, interview, and quantitative and qualitative research data analysis. The research data revealed that it is very important to teach children music in early childhood, because it is the time of formation of new synapses in the brain, which later are complicated to reorganize. It the time of formation of music abilities, musical intelligence – therefore, the sooner the better. Since the first institution of education for children is usually the family, therefore a personality is primarily developed in the family. According to psychologists, the presence of positive interrelationship, warm atmosphere in the family are key factors that make an influence on child's development. Another factor of a similar environment is playing music in the family. After conducting the research the following peculiarities of playing music at an early age in the contemporary family were identified: mothers are mainly responsible for early childhood music education; family traditions of live music are transferred from generation to generation; more than half of the surveyed families state that they did not play music during prenatal development; the most popular music activities in the family are the following: live singing, listening to music records and moving according to music; the least popular activities are the following: performing and creating music; families are not very active in attending social events and using technical tools; the most popular music activities with a child of such age are fondling, rocking, swinging, picking up, winging, descending, crutching, joking; domination of artistic change (tempo, dynamics, timbres, rhythms) in families in the early childhood turns out to be diverse and even; pop music is the prevailing music style; traditional music instruments, such as the pipe, piano, guitar and drums are popular; one fourth of all the respondents indicate that their children attended special institutions of early childhood music education; the way parents treat playing music in the family as an important form of family leisure is versatile; most of the respondents agree with the statement that it is a significant form of spending family leisure. It is recommended to provide families with as much as possible of literature which is reliable and approved by specialists and promote correct playing of music in the family. Families should pay attention to which music and which way of playing music is the most appropriate for children from their birth up to the age of three, to exploit as many as possible nuances provided by music, to organize various forms of family musical performances so that all the members are involved in cultural communication and communication. A sustainable family is fundamental basis for the democratic society, the foundation of a state.