The EUSELENA (EU Strategies Extrapolation for Boosting Students’ Media Literacy in Ukrainian HEIs) project, led by a team of researchers including Tetiana Klochkova, PhD in Education, Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages, Marina Bilotserkovets, PhD in Education, Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages, Tetiana Fomenko, PhD in Education, Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages, and Yuliia Lushchyk, PhD in Education, Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages has achieved a significant milestone in exploring and enhancing crucial aspects of media literacy, intercultural communication, and critical thinking skills among students in Ukrainian higher education institutions. Their work has been published in respected national and international journals, covering important topics related to media education in Ukraine and promoting EU values while disseminating them to a wider audience and raising public awareness.
- Challenges and Strategies for Intercultural Communication: A Case Study on National and Gender Stereotypes in Postmodern Women Literature
Authors: Bilotserkovets, M., Fomenko, T., Krekoten, O., Berestok, O., Klochkova, T., & Lushchyk, Y.
Published in Amazonia Investiga, the article explores the problem of national and gender stereotypes’ influence on the choice of strategies for intercultural communication between ethnically or culturally diverse people. The research sheds light on the complexities of contemporary communication and provides valuable insights for educators, scholars, and students.
The article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2023.64.04.7
2. European Union Strategies Extrapolation for Boosting Students’ Media Literacy in Ukrainian Higher Education
Authors: Bilotserkovets, M., Fomenko, T., & Lushchyk, Y.
This article, published in Educational Challenges, discusses the EUSELENA project’s main objectives and strategies, which aim to improve media literacy among Ukrainian Higher Education Institution (HEI) students. It explores practical aspects of media literacy and critical thinking development in foreign language learning, drawing on both European and Ukrainian experiences to provide a comprehensive understanding of media literacy in higher education. The article is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and academics seeking to enhance media literacy in and outside educational contexts.
The article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.34142/2709-7986.2023.28.2.03
3. Encouraging Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in the Midst of Information Wars
Authors: Bilotserkovets, М., Lushchyk, Y., Fomenko, T., & Klochkova, T.
The paper in Trema discusses the challenges related to improving students’ media literacy and critical thinking skills in English language classes. It focuses on the implementation of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet project “EU Strategies Extrapolation for Boosting Students’ Media Literacy in Ukrainian HE” at Sumy National Agrarian University in Ukraine. The publication presents valuable insights into navigating the complex landscape of information dissemination and promoting critical thinking as a crucial skill for the modern era. It is considered to be pivotal for the European integration paradigm of higher education in Ukraine.
The article can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.4000/trema.8565
The contributions made by the EUSELENA team not only advance academic discourse but also align with the broader objectives of the EUSELENA project. These publications demonstrate SNAU’s commitment to fostering media literacy and critical thinking skills among students, thereby contributing to a more informed and discerning society. Moreover, the impact of these articles extends beyond national borders, contributing to the global conversation on media literacy in the digital age.
