Yaremenko, N., & Tsymbal, S.
(2022).
Forming non-linguistic students’ regional studies competence in english language classes .
International Journal of Philology,
13(4),
83-91.
https://doi.org/10.31548/philolog13(4_2).2022.009
At the curent stage of the development of society, the English language is necessary for intercultural communication, therefore, great attention is paid to its study during the training of students of non-linguistic specialties. At the same time, currently it is not enough to know only the vocabulary and grammar of the English language, because during communication it is necessary to understand the culture and peculiarities of the country with whose representatives the communication takes place. The purpose of this publication is to prove the need to introduce material from country studies when teaching English to students of non-linguistic specialties and highlight one's own experience on this issue. During the scientific search, such methods as analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature, generalization, synthesis and formulation of conclusions were used. The work highlights approaches to country studies as a science (the discipline is related to the methodology of teaching foreign languages and is aimed at studying the general laws of the development of large regions; the discipline, the purpose of which is to study a selected and organized set of economic, historical, socio-political, geographical and other knowledge, which related to the content and features of language communication of native speakers, etc.). It has been established that in order to effectively teach material of a country-scientific nature, it is necessary to select educational materials (historical texts, illustrative materials, audio and video materials), which present the specifics of one or another English-speaking country. For a thorough assimilation of knowledge, it is advisable to perform exercises for better mastery of the educational material (aspect-oriented, analytical and speech exercises aimed at mastering linguistic and regional studies reading and exercises aimed at forming the ability to plan reading, form linguistic and regional studies reading techniques and exercise self-control). The personal experience of teaching country studies material to students of non-linguistic specialties (preparation of reports and presentations, writing essays on relevant topics, organization of discussions) is highlighted
country studies; country studies material; students of non-linguistic specialties; teaching English
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