ON THE ISSUE OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CASE STUDY METHODS IN IMPROVING FOREIGN LANGUAGE VOCABULARY AT SEMINARS AT A FINANCIAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The article considers applying case study methods as effective tools for mastering economic, financial and business English at the seminars at a non-linguistic university, which target at improving the ability in first-, second- and third-year students to develop their vocabulary and obtain the ability to practice fluent professional foreign language at a rather high level. Case study methods result in students’ ability to demonstrate fluent English in discussion on numerous topics, that businessmen and economists widely discuss. The author highlights the necessity to practice functional lexis and grammar patterns, necessary for students to be not only a good interlocuter, but also demonstrate deep knowledge from the sphere of his or her profession. The author considers case methods as effective tool in conducting research activity and formulating problematic issues that may turn out to be effective in analyzing and finding solutions to some key issues related to economics and management.