On preparing and holding a student scientific and practical conference in a foreign language in a law higher educational organisation

Abstract

The article characterizes the specifics of preparing and holding a student scientific and practical conference in a foreign language. The authors share their experience of holding conferences in English at University of Law. An important role of teachers and the Students Council in organizing and holding such events is emphasized; the stages of preparing students, the involved types of speech activity (reading, writing, speaking, listening) are considered; the effectiveness of presentations is noted. The authors indicate the estimated characteristics for the jury to be guided by choosing the winners. It is concluded that a scientific and practical conference in a foreign language particularly at Universities of Law is an additional effective means of teaching the language.