DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE DISCURSIVE COMPETENCE OF ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN A DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The article addresses the issue of developing foreign language discursive competence among students of economics in the context of a digital educational environment. The relevance of the study is обусловлена by the growing demands for professional foreign language communication of future economists under the conditions of globalization and digital transformation of professional activities. The purpose of the research is to provide a theoretical justification and to develop a methodological model for the formation of foreign language discursive competence of economics students in the process of learning English. The study employs methods of theoretical analysis of academic literature, pedagogical modeling, and generalization of practical experience in professionally oriented foreign language instruction. The article clarifies the structure of foreign language discursive competence of a future economist and proposes a three-stage model for its development through the use of digital educational resources. The practical significance of the research lies in the applicability of the proposed model in the educational process of economic higher education institutions. The paper also examines key aspects of discursive competence development in economics students during foreign language learning. The importance of forming this competence as a core component of professional foreign language training aimed at effective participation in intercultural and professional communication is substantiated. The concept of “discursive competence” is analyzed, its structural components are identified, and its place within the system of communicative competence is defined. Particular attention is paid to methodological approaches and pedagogical conditions that facilitate the development of students’ discursive skills in professionally oriented foreign language education. The study concludes that purposeful formation of discursive competence significantly enhances the quality of linguistic and professional training of students in economic disciplines.