Formation of Language Competence in Students of Technical University in Process of Studying Philological Disciplines
The issues of formation of communicative (language) competence in the system of higher technical education through the disciplines of the linguistic cycle are considered: “Russian language and speech culture”, “Theory and practice of speech communication”, “Basics of scientific communication.” It is argued that introduction of philological disciplines in educational process of technical university at all levels of higher education contributes to the formation of highly qualified specialist as a creative person, confident in professional and social behaviour. Actuality of questions of increase of language culture level in students in high school is determined by the increase in illiteracy among the younger generation. The author dwells on the consideration of language (communicative) competences presented in the Federal state educational standard of higher education, and their formation by specific linguistic disciplines. For each level of higher education the author offers a separate course, forming the required knowledge, abilities and skills. The substantiation of necessity of studying of each course is given, the goals and objectives of the disciplines and their importance for the university students are described. The article presents the author’s experience of teaching Russian language and culture of speech, stylistics of Russian language, as well as the experience in management of research work of students.