Reading Fictional Literature as a Tool of the Formation of Socio-Cultural Competence

Abstract

Speaking about the correlation of the concepts of "socio-cultural competence", "intercultural competence", "ethno -cultural competence", "cultural competence", it can be argued that socio-cultural competence is included in the general cultural competence of the individual and is a specific integrative quality of the individual, which is a synthesis of various socio-cultural competencies (first of all, the ability to communicate in specific social conditions, taking into account cultural and social norms of behavior) and including the readiness of the individual to implementation and participation in socio-cultural activities. This article is devoted increasing student’s socio-cultural competence through reading fictional literature.