Title: Discourse in virtual cross-cultural communication: a dialogue of cultures or a clash of mentalities? (a case study research in efl education in russia)
Abstract: This paper presents a case study research based on the experience of Moscow State University of using cross-cultural telecommunication projects as a "testing ground" for developing students' cross-cultural communicative competence.This competence was assessed in terms of success / failure of cross-cultural interaction.The transcripts of forums and chats have been analyzed as well as the results of the survey of studentsparticipants, aimed at getting their opinion about the project ("student satisfaction" factor).