GUIDELINES ON DEVELOPMENT SOFT COMPETENCES IN STUDENTS

Abstract

The article reveals principles of development of flexible competencies of students in the process of studying at a university, representing the theoretical and methodological basis of the concept of development of flexible competencies of bachelor-linguists in the multilingual environment of a university. Research on such principles in teaching language disciplines contributes to developing soft competencies of future linguists along with universal, cultural and professional ones. Flexible competencies demanded by an employer in any professional field are more than ever necessary for future linguists to build a professional-oriented trajectory for success. The study of the goals and ideas of bachelor linguists about future professional activities, a survey of experts, employers makes it possible to select the following flexible competencies: effective communication, critical thinking, goal achievement and self-development, motivation and creativity, decision-making, time management and self-organization and many others. Future translators should be prepared for unpredictable situations, interpersonal and intercultural interaction in a multilingual environment. The article substantiates the principles of development of these competencies, contributing to the preparation of the future translator and ensuring the effectiveness of the pedagogical process.