СASE-METOD POTENTIAL IN PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE DEMONSTRATION EXAM IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

In the article a problem of students’ effective preparation for a demonstration exam in a foreign language, using the case-method in foreign language lessons at a university, with the help of which the learning process is aimed at practice-orientation, interactivity and concretization of the acquired knowledge, skills and possessions of future specialists is presented. The essence and the potential of the case-method as a tool in the formation of students’ analytical abilities and the demonstration of speech skills in professionally oriented foreign language communication are determined. The article offers practical examples of project work (cases), the implementation of which shows successful students’ preparation for a demonstration exam in a foreign language, which proves formation of students’ language and professional competences. The material presented in the article allows to conclude that the use of a system of cases in teaching students a foreign language can improve their communicative level, motivation to study this subject, and also show readiness for a professional dialogue in a foreign language.