DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF PHILOLOGY STUDENTS BY MEANS OF ACTIVE LEARNING METHODS

The article deals with active learning methods used in the training of philologists to develop foreign language communicative competence. The authors clarify the term of foreign language communicative competence which is considered as a basic component of the professional competence of philologists. It is defined as an ability based on the system of acquired knowledge and skills, as well as individual characteristics, qualities, values, which ensures the organization and implementation of interpersonal, intercultural communication in different languages in oral or written form, allows philologists to solve complex professional tasks and practical problems. Dramatization and performance of original works of fiction and films are considered as effective methods that promote the development of communicative competence, mental abilities, and the emotional sphere of students. The application of these methods in the training of philologists by means of interpretation of literary works in a foreign language enables them to explore the socio-cultural context, to get acquainted with linguistic markers of social relations, folk wisdom, variety of dialects and accents, and to acquire an original positive linguistic experience. Dramatization increases student educational motivation, removes psychological barriers to communication in a foreign language, helps to master and choose relevant speech patterns for better assimilation of lexical and grammatical structures, speech patterns, to improve pronunciation, intonation. These active learning methods allow students to integrate skills and abilities in the process of a creative activity, while simultaneously applying speaking skills in a meaningful context and emotionally rich learning interaction.