Methodological approaches to teaching professional terminology in foreign language classes at a technical university

Introduction. Due to globalization processes occurring in modern society, the role of a foreign language in the development of a qualified specialist is increasing. The relevance of the research lies in the need to improve teaching methods for professionally oriented foreign languages at a technical university, given the limited number of hours allocated to this subject. Low academic motivation, insufficient language proficiency, and psychological barriers negatively impact students’ acquisition of professional vocabulary and the development of communicative competencies. The goal of the research is to develop effective methods for teaching professional terminology and to substantiate the need to combine cognitive and communicative approaches in teaching foreign languages at a technical university.
The materials and methods. Scientific and methodological literature have been reviewed, the Federal State Educational Standards of Higher Education, curricula, and work programs for specialized disciplines have been analyzed. Scientific methods, such as analysis, observation, generalization, and systematization have been used in the research.
The research results. The need to combine communicative and cognitive approaches in teaching professional vocabulary has been theoretically and practically substantiated. The positive impact of methods such as etymological analysis and glossary compilation on the development of cognitive abilities has been demonstrated. Strategies for presenting textual material and conducting group work at various stages of learning have been developed.
Discussion and Conclusion. Achieving high results in foreign language teaching at a technical university requires adherence to the principles of a communicative-cognitive approach, authenticity of educational materials, interdisciplinary integration, and maximum immersion in the professional environment. The proposed methods for teaching professional vocabulary are aimed at increasing learning motivation and developing linguistic and professional competencies.

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