INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATED INDEPENDENT STUDY TASKS FOR FORMING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstract

This article explores the role of interdisciplinary integrated independent study tasks in fostering professional competence among students learning English as a foreign language. By combining language acquisition with subject-specific knowledge and skills, these tasks promote autonomous learning, critical thinking, and practical application of English in professional contexts. The study proposes a methodological framework for designing such tasks, emphasizing their alignment with real-world professional demands. Drawing on empirical data from classroom implementations, the findings suggest that integrated independent study enhances students’ linguistic proficiency, interdisciplinary understanding, and self-directed learning capabilities, preparing them for diverse professional environments.