IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY OF DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE USING THE CLIL APPROACH IN ENGLISH LESSONS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF IT STUDENTS)
This article explores the improvement of the methodology for developing professional communicative competence among IT
students through the implementation of the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach in English language
lessons. The study analyzes the theoretical foundations of CLIL, its 4Cs framework, and the specific needs of IT students in
mastering professional English. The research highlights the limitations of traditional ESP methods and proposes an enhanced CLILbased methodology that integrates subject-specific content (information systems, programming, networking, and cybersecurity)
with language learning. Through theoretical analysis and practical recommendations, the paper demonstrates how CLIL can
simultaneously develop students’ linguistic skills, professional terminology, discourse competence, and critical thinking. The
findings suggest that a well-designed CLIL methodology significantly increases students’ motivation, improves their ability to
communicate in professional IT contexts, and better prepares them for the global labor market. The study also identifies key
challenges and offers practical solutions for effective CLIL implementation in Uzbek technical universities
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