Justification of the communicative approach for LSP at MAI (National Research University): “Foreign language for special purposes in the new BHE program: competencies and communicative approach for aviation engineers”

in the context of the modernization of higher education and the implementation of new federal state educational standards (FSES) at the Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI), there is a pressing need to adapt foreign language teaching methodologies tailored for engineers in the aviation and aerospace industries. The article examines the challenge of identifying key language competencies required by modern aviation engineers for successful professional communication in an international environment. The aim of the study is to analyze aviation engineers' competencies in terms of their proficiency in Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) and to evaluate the effectiveness of the communicative approach in teaching. The Introduction section justifies the relevance of the topic and outlines the research objectives. Methods describe the analysis of current FSES and the methodology for identifying language competencies. Results presents the key competencies identified through the analysis, as well as factors influencing the successful acquisition of LSP. Discussion argues for the necessity of applying a communicative approach to enhance the quality of education and adapt the undergraduate program to industry requirements. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating communicative methods into foreign language teaching for aviation engineers, as it enhances their professional mobility and competitiveness in the global labor market.

foreign language teaching methodology, aviation and aerospace industry, language competencies, professional communication, language for specific purposes (LSP)