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CHARACTERISTICS OF REFLECTING “SOFT SKILLS” IN CURRICULA AND TEXTBOOKS IN TEACHING ENGLISH IN NON -PHILOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL FIELDS

soft skills, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), non-philological fields, curriculum development, textbook analysis, communication skills, 21st-century skills, interdisciplinary education, language teaching, professional competencies.

Authors

  • Nilufar KARIMOVA Associate Professor (PhD) Uzbekistan State University of world languages , Uzbekistan

This article explores the integration and representation of soft skills - such as communication, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability and intercultural competence in English language curricula and textbooks designed for non-philological educational fields. Emphasizing the growing need for holistic education in technical, medical, and vocational disciplines, the study analyzes how English instruction can serve as a platform for soft skills development