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АКАДЕМИЧЕСКОЕ ИЗДАТЕЛЬСТВО «НАУЧНАЯ АРТЕЛЬ»
Akmammedova A. S.,
lecturer,
Magtymguly Turkmen State University, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING VOCABULARY IN IMPROVING CRITICAL THINKING
Abstract
Building vocabulary is integral to improving critical thinking skills by enhancing word precision, understanding nuance, analyzing language use, making inferences, and engaging with complex texts. Through vocabulary acquisition, students develop the linguistic competence and cognitive agility necessary to think critically, communicate effectively, and navigate the complexities of academic and professional discourse.
Key words:
critical thinking skills, building vocabulary
Building vocabulary in a foreign target language can have a positive impact on improving critical thinking skills. Learning new words and phrases in a foreign language requires mental effort and stimulates your brain. This mental exercise can strengthen your cognitive abilities, including critical thinking skills.
Building vocabulary in a foreign language involves understanding the meaning and context of words. This process encourages analytical thinking as you analyze and interpret the new vocabulary, making connections and drawing conclusions. Learning a foreign language involves deciphering the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases. This activity trains your brain to think critically and find solutions to linguistic challenges, which can translate into improved problem-solving skills in other areas of life.
Language and culture are intertwined, and by expanding your vocabulary in a foreign target language, you gain insights into different cultures and perspectives. This exposure to diverse ideas and ways of thinking can broaden your critical thinking abilities. Learning vocabulary in a foreign language enables you to express yourself more precisely, fostering clearer communication. Effective communication requires critical thinking to convey your thoughts accurately and comprehend others' messages, leading to sharper reasoning skills.
To maximize the benefits of building vocabulary, engage in activities like reading, listening to podcasts or music, watching movies or TV shows, and engaging in conversations with native speakers. These activities will allow you to encounter new vocabulary in various contexts, further strengthening your critical thinking skills. Building vocabulary contributes significantly to improving critical thinking skills in several ways:
Word Precision: As students expand their vocabulary, they gain access to a wider range of words to express nuanced ideas. This precision in language allows them to articulate thoughts more precisely, fostering clearer and more effective communication. Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating complex concepts, and having a diverse vocabulary enables students to convey their understanding with greater accuracy and depth.
Understanding Nuance: Vocabulary acquisition involves learning not only the definitions of words but also their connotations, shades of meaning, and subtle differences in usage. By exploring these nuances, students develop a more sophisticated understanding of language and its implications. This heightened awareness of linguistic subtleties encourages students to think critically about the nuances of ideas presented in texts, arguments, or discussions.
Analyzing Language Use: Examining how words are used in context, including their rhetorical functions, persuasive strategies, and cultural implications, promotes critical thinking. Students learn to evaluate the
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effectiveness of language choices in conveying meaning, influencing attitudes, or shaping perceptions. This analytical approach to language encourages students to question assumptions, detect bias, and identify logical fallacies, fostering a more discerning and critical mindset.
Making Inferences: A broad vocabulary facilitates students' ability to make inferences and draw conclusions from written or spoken texts. By recognizing key vocabulary terms and understanding their contextual meanings, students can infer the author's intended message, identify underlying themes or motifs, and evaluate the reliability of evidence presented. Making informed inferences based on textual evidence is a fundamental aspect of critical reading and reasoning.
Engaging with Complex Texts: Building vocabulary enables students to engage more deeply with complex texts across various disciplines. Whether reading academic articles, literary works, or philosophical treatises, students with a rich vocabulary can navigate dense prose, decipher unfamiliar terminology, and extract meaning from challenging passages. This capacity to comprehend and analyze sophisticated texts enhances students' critical thinking skills by exposing them to diverse perspectives, disciplinary conventions, and modes of argumentation.
In summary, building vocabulary is integral to improving critical thinking skills by enhancing word precision, understanding nuance, analyzing language use, making inferences, and engaging with complex texts. Through vocabulary acquisition, students develop the linguistic competence and cognitive agility necessary to think critically, communicate effectively, and navigate the complexities of academic and professional discourse. Literature:
1. Neuronswaves lab. Critical thinking logic and problem solving. 2023.
2. Patrick I. The 4 pillars of critical thinking: 103 techniques and hacks to improve your work and personal life. 2023.
© Akmammedova A.S., 2024
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Гулгельдиева Г.А.
Туркменский государственный университет имени Махтумкули
Нурягдыева Г.С.
Туркменский государственный университет имени Махтумкули
Назарова С.К.
Туркменский государственный университет имени Махтумкули
г. Ашхабад, Туркменистан
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