ENHANCING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION POTENTIAL IN A NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITY AT THE STAGE OF TRANSITION TO AN UPDATED HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

Abstract

The paper investigates the importance of enhancing a foreign language education potential in the process of professional development of a person at a university. The paper analyses results of two surveys with a five-year gap, during which a foreign language impact on the development of personal characteristics of future specialists in the field of finance and economics is studied. The comparison of the studies has shown a positive trend in developing students’ spiritual and moral qualities, while significant differences in assessing the influence of a foreign language on such personal qualities as communication skills, self-development, personal growth, emotional intelligence, perseverance, diligence have not been revealed. The research has led to conclude that enhancing a foreign language impact on personal qualities is based on specifically selected content of educational materials and the use of modern teaching techniques. The paper contains examples of effective methods of teaching which contribute to the development of a holistic worldview of future professionals, correct understanding of their life and professional position, which is especially important at the stage of transition to an updated system of higher education.