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Language and Text
2020. Vol. 7, no. 4, 61–70
https://doi.org/10.17759/langt.2020070405
ISSN: 2312-2757 (online)

Problems of Teaching a Foreign Language in Professional Activities during the Pandemic

 
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Abstract

The article is devoted to the problems of teaching undergraduates of non-linguistic universities the professional legal and economic language in the new conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. The author analyzes the problems faced by the teachers of universities around the world in completely new conditions, and, in particular, before the teachers who train lawyers and economists, changes in the tasks and methods of teaching. Based on her many years of experience in teaching the subject to lawyers and economists, the author examines and suggests ways and methods of teaching professional English in the new conditions of the pandemic.

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Keywords: new technologies, the role of information technology, technological trends in education, the coronavirus pandemic, online learning, legal and economic texts, videoconference, student conferences, blog, online lecture, online seminar, homework, new teacher functions, professional self-burning

Journal rubric: Linguodidactics and Innovations.Psychological Basis of Learning Languages and Cultures.

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OpenAlex trends: Foreign Language Teaching Methods, Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies, Discourse Analysis and Cultural Communication

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Foreign Language Teaching Methods

This cluster of papers explores the impact of distance education, online learning, and educational technology on student engagement, cognitive abilities, and pedagogical management. It also delves into the development of digital competence, remote teaching methods, and the use of interactive learning methods in higher education.

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Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies

This cluster of papers explores the complexities of intercultural communication in various contexts, including education and business. It delves into topics such as language, cultural competence, media discourse, professional identity, and the challenges and strategies of cross-cultural communication. The influence of globalization on communication and the development of linguistic and cultural skills are also central themes.

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Discourse Analysis and Cultural Communication

This cluster of papers focuses on discourse analysis, cultural communication patterns, and language use in the context of the pandemic. It explores topics such as media representation, persuasion strategies, linguistic aspects of pandemics, and the impact of social media on language and culture.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/langt.2020070405

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For citation: Ukrainets, I.A. (2020). Problems of Teaching a Foreign Language in Professional Activities during the Pandemic. Language and Text, 7(4), 61–70. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/langt.2020070405

© Ukrainets I.A., 2020

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Irina A. Ukrainets, Candidate of Science (History), Associate Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages, Russian State University of Justice, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8921-5187, e-mail: case.ru99@gmail.com

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