The implementation of transformative case study model for the development of professional English language competence in business administration studies
2019
Sinkus, T., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava (Latvia)
Transformative learning is one of the most significant and popular theories in the field of higher education. This article emphasizes the case study method usage in professional English language teaching as supporting transformative learning. It presents a transformative case study model and reports that transformative learning applied in case study modules develops student professional English language competence, which is of vital importance as it enables the learners to face complex demands of their future career. The main aim of the present research was to implement the transformative case study model in the professional English course and to determine its impact on student professional English language competence development. The results of the empirical research conducted by the author confirm that by implementation of the study program using the case study method and transformative learning principles, it is possible to promote professional English language competence of business administration students. The created transformative case study model can be applied in the professional English course as it observes specific features of entrepreneurship.
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