THE IMPORTANCE OF TEXTS IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO NON-PHILOLOGICAL STUDENTS

Authors

  • Urunova Shakhlo Doctor of philosophy in pedagogical sciences (PhD) of Andijan state technical institute

Keywords:

authentic texts, text comprehension, ESP (English for Specific Purposes), non-philological students, professional competence, linguistic skills, language teaching, terminology, psycholinguistics, motivation

Abstract

This article explores the importance of using texts in teaching foreign languages to students of non-philological fields. The author emphasizes that students must be able to comprehend texts related to their specific field of study by understanding the general linguistic aspects of the foreign language—particularly grammar, phonetics, and terminology. The paper highlights the psycholinguistic nature of text processing and discusses various psychological mechanisms that play a role in text comprehension, such as anticipation, guessing meaning, and logical understanding.Special attention is given to the use of authentic texts in the teaching process, which not only enhances students’ lexical and terminological skills but also boosts their communicative and professional competence. Authentic texts reflect real-life situations and help increase motivation, confidence, and cultural awareness among learners. The article concludes that texts—especially authentic ones—play a crucial role in improving students’ language proficiency and developing their professional competence within their specialization.

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Published

2025-08-07

How to Cite

Urunova Shakhlo. (2025). THE IMPORTANCE OF TEXTS IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO NON-PHILOLOGICAL STUDENTS. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(08), 68–70. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/1552

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Vol. 15 No. 08 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 08

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