Authentic materials in the teaching of a foreign language to non-linguistic students
The article deals with the problem of using authentic materials in foreign language teaching practice. The aim of the article is to describe the practical experience of including materials of research paleography workshop in professionally oriented foreign language teaching students of non-linguistic specialties on the example of students of "History" direction. The author analyses the role and potential of the "Foreign Language" discipline in shaping students' professional competence and considers the importance of teaching content. The author substantiates the importance of authentic materials that enhance students' interest in foreign language learning. The main characteristics and features of authentic materials are identified. The relevance and effectiveness of their use in the learning process is noted. The author proposes using the concept of modular learning through the inclusion of research paleography practice on the basis of a unique historical document as a methodological basis for professionally-oriented foreign language teaching. This helps to create the learning situation which is close to the real professional and academic life. The practical significance of the research lies in the description of the stages of the workshop, the content of students' work and the presentation of its results. The role of students' independent work in the preparation of individual professionally oriented assignments is highlighted. The data obtained in the course of testing the application of this training module in teaching humanities students allowed the author to make a conclusion about its effectiveness not only in forming foreign language communicative competence, but also individual components of professional competence, as well as increasing motivation to learn a foreign language for professional purposes and awareness of the significance of their competences for future professional activities.