Pedagogical Support in Developing Students’ Professional Communication Competence Within the Framework of a Scientific Professional Project in Foreign Language

Abstract

The present paper describes the problem of developing students' professional communication competence within the framework of scientific professional project. The motivation for the study is an urgent need to enhance students' scientific activity in a foreign language in order to join the global scientific community. The concept of pedagogical support of developing this kind of competence is specified and the model of pedagogical support of developing students' professional communication competence within the framework of scientific professional project is worked out. The model focuses on encouraging students' scientific activity in a foreign language in the form of papers and reports. Two stages of pedagogical support (preparation and realization) are described in detail for the three levels of education participants' interaction: interaction of professors with professors, interaction of professors with students and interaction of students with students. Professors and lecturers of both majors and foreign languages can use the model.

Professional English for Engineering Students: Relevance and Importance of the Course

“… We try to implement the simulation practice when discussing and dealing with professional issues [33]. This can be done with the help of a project method, role playing, preparation of presentations and giving speeches [12,20]. This approach combines the practice of all language skills and fully integrates with the professional sphere.…”