Word-Formation and its Role in the Process of the Semantic Competence Formation

Abstract

The research focuses on the regular word-formation models which are taken up in the scope of forming the semantic competence as an ability, knowledge and readiness to express one or another meaning on basis of splitlevel language tools which include affi x formants. Mastering regular affi xes is one of the requirements of Federal State Standard and exemplary programs of English language: these word-formation elements are a subject of special attention and control in interim and fi nal assessment. Mastering affi xation patterns as a method of forming the semantic competence provides understanding of transformation which takes place in the process of derivation inside the word-formation model. Examining the different types of semantic transformations and considering them in the process of creation of methodological techniques allow for actualizing the studying process. The research of the word creation process in ontogenesis and its comparison with the process of studying the word formation models induced us to defi ne the controlled word creation as a methodological technique used in the process of teaching the semantic competence. It is an active educational and cognitive method in mastering regular word-formation models which includes reception, combined preparation as well as a set of tasks directed to realization of derivational potential of the wordformation model in specially created conditions.