THE METHOD OF CASE STUDIES IN TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO LAW STUDENTS

Abstract

The article discusses ways of teaching a foreign language to students based on the use of the case study method. The use of the case study method in foreign language classes provides for the development of general professional competencies. The use of the case method makes it possible to increase the cognitive interest of students in the study of professionally significant aspects of special disciplines through educational interaction in a foreign language. The author considers the strategy of implementing the case method in the process of teaching a foreign language to students of the Law Faculty. Working on a problem situation in a foreign language contributes to the development of information analysis skills, the ability to identify the main problems in the context of the situation, identify key solutions and evaluate their effectiveness in order to choose the optimal solution and formulate an action program. Group discussion of the case, preparation of the report in oral and written forms contributes to the development of foreign language communicative competence in the framework of professional training.