An Analysis of the Curriculum “Foreign Language for Professional Purposes” in the Context of Educational Programme “State Border Security” of Master’s Degree

Abstract

Peculiarities and objectives of the Educational programme “State Border Security” for the second (Master’s) level of higher education have been analysed. Theoretical content of the subject area, methods, techniques and technologies which include general and specific methods of military science, information and communication technologies and techniques, methods and techniques for ensuring the security of the state border have been studied. Tools and equipment, teaching and training consisting of problem-oriented and contextual learning, activity and competence-oriented technologies, practical performance of training and combat tasks, practical training and daily activities have been specified.Assessment that is divided into forms of control and assessment of educational achievements were investigated.We studied program competences (Integral competence, General competencies and Special (professional, subject) competencies) and Program learning outcomes. Educational programme components were specified, namely Curriculum “Foreign language for professional purposes” was described with the aim to show how students’ professional communicative competence in English, which involves the study of such aspects of language as speaking, reading, translating, listening and writing is forming.Content of the discipline, planned educational activities, forms (methods) of study were investigated, including Bloom’s taxonomy levels (knowledge, comprehending, application, analysis, synthesis and assessment).Five-stage lesson plan (introduction, input, practice, production and conclusion) and credit tasks were described.