Training future veterinarians for the english professional communication by means of situa-tional tasks

Abstract

The article examines the possibilities and effectiveness of using the method of solving professional situations in the process of preparing future doctors of veterinary medicine for professional English-language communication. The expediency of the formation of professional communication for future veterinarians is substantiated. The essence of foreign language professional communication, which is an integral component of the professional competence of a modern specialist, is clarified. It is emphasized that a powerful potential for the development of professional English communication has the application of professional situations (situational tasks or problems that a veterinarian may face in his/her practice). Situational tasks are aimed at the implementation of such functions as the organization of cognitive and independent activities, effective and corrective functions. The requirements for the situational tasks are characterized by: a real professional situation, emerging professional conflict (controversial issue), tension of the situation (perhaps the urgency of the solution), complexity and ambiguity of the problem, clarity of description of the subjects of the problem or situation, multivariate solutions, limiting conditions. Examples of professional situations that can be used in the preparation for professional English communication of future veterinarians in English language classes are offered. It was found that the use of situational tasks develops professional English-speaking communication skills and the ability to perceive verbal information from a professional point of view, to independently interpret, make decisions and determine optimal ways of its implementation.