SITUATIONAL TASK AS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF FORMING GENERAL PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES AMONG LAW POSTGRADUATES IN PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMIC TEACHING

Abstract

Currently, the issue of forming general professional competencies through the integration of interdisciplinary connections is becoming increasingly relevant. This is due to the increasing demand for highly competent personnel in the labor market who critically and systematically deal with challenges and analyse professional tasks, as well as adapt to nonstandard situations. The article examines the application of situational tasks by Law postgraduates in English classes as a part of professionally oriented teaching at a university. The survey aims at identifying the most effective means of developing general professional competencies among Law postgraduates is conducted. The article demonstrates the experience of constructing and solving situational tasks and their further evaluation. Indicators and criteria for designing and solving situational tasks have been developed. According to the research, the majority of the respondents have demonstrated positive experience in handling situational tasks and willingness to solve problems in their professional activity. In the author’s opinion, the design and application of situational tasks among Law postgraduates in foreign language classes are supposed to have a positive effect on their professional development.