DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.15293/1813-4718.2605.13
UDC: 
378.016
Droga Marina Anatolevna
Кандидат филологических наук, Associate Professor of the Department of Russian Language, Professional-oral Speech and International Communication, Belgorod State National Research University, droga84@rambler.ru, Belgorod

Profiling of Language Teaching in the Specialty at the Preparatory Faculty (Engineering, Technical and Technological Focus)

Abstract: 
This article addresses the issue of engineering training. It presents data on the digital presence of technical universities. Moscow-based universities demonstrate a high level of engineering training, while other regions of Russia also offer training in rare fields and areas of engineering. Belgorod State University (BelSU) is a leader in organizing entrance examinations. This article addresses the issue of teaching professional Russian to international students. The terms “specialized language”, “scientific style”, and “professional Russian module” are used synonymously. Using students from the preparatory department studying in engineering, technical, and technological groups as an example, this article presents an overview of existing methods and the content of textbooks. The purpose of this article is to substantiate the principle of profiling in teaching the professional module during the pre-university training of international students. This literature review confirms the relevance of this topic and the ongoing discussion among scholars on the training of future engineers. This article provides an overview of scientific perspectives on the effectiveness of teaching foreigners the language of their future profession from the perspective of competency-based, student-centered, communicative, and interdisciplinary approaches. The research methodology also relies on the idea of an integrated approach to teaching, enabling the use of Russian in professional activities, taking into account the specific needs of foreign citizens. The results of the study have theoretical significance for presenting the content and methodological framework of the “Professional Russian Language” course in preparatory faculties. The study also identifies popular areas of training sought by international students who have decided to continue their education in Russia. The conclusion emphasizes the need for group profiling and training international students for professional communication in Russian, taking into account their individual needs and chosen profession.
Keywords: 
Russian as a foreign language; professional Russian; scientific style of speech; profiling; engineering and technical focus; teaching methods
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