Digital technologies in linguistic education: Experience of development and implementation

Year 2024, Volume: 13 Issue: 4, 308 - 331, 31.10.2024

Olga Riezina , Larysa Yarova

https://doi.org/10.19128/turje.1444808

Abstract

The aim of this study was to share our experience of developing a digital Natural Language Processing Tool and its implementation in the process of training future linguists. In this article, we demonstrate the process of creating the web application SENTIALIZER, which is a multilingual Sentiment Analysis Tool developed with the help of the Python programming language and its libraries NLTK, BS4, TextBlob, Googletrans. The integration of Sentiment Analysis Tools into the educational framework is relied on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as its foundation. The results show that students see the prospects of using Sentiment Analysis Tools in their educational and professional activities, are ready to use them in the future, but are not ready to participate personally in projects to develop and improve such technologies. The reasons for this attitude are discussed. The presented study has a clear focus on student learning outcomes, which is an important criterion for the successful integration of technology into the educational process.

Keywords

Digital technologies, Higher education, Learning outcomes, Linguistic education, UTAUT

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