METHODS OF DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE THROUGH ROLE-PLAYING ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH CLASSES FOR HISTORY STUDENTS

This article explores methods for enhancing communicative competence among history students in professional English classes by using role-playing activities. Role-playing encourages active participation, contextualizes language use, and simulates real-life professional scenarios relevant to historians. The study reviews effective techniques, lesson structures, and student feedback to evaluate the impact of these activities on students’ speaking and interaction skills.