THE ROLE OF SITUATIONAL AND CASE METHODS IN TEACHING BUSINESS AND LEGAL LANGUAGE
Keywords:
ituational method, case method, business communication, legal language, communicative competence, professional discourse, pragmatic skills, interactive learning, applied linguistics, language teaching methodologyAbstract
This article explores the significance of situational and case methods in the development of communicative competence in business and legal language education. The research highlights how these methods facilitate the formation of professional skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities that are essential in real-life business and legal contexts. Through situational modeling and case analysis, learners engage in problem-solving activities that closely simulate authentic professional communication. The integration of these interactive approaches not only enhances students’ linguistic proficiency but also promotes their analytical and pragmatic competence. The study also discusses the pedagogical value of situational and case methods as effective tools for bridging theoretical knowledge and practical application in the field of business and legal linguistics.