Formation of rhetorical competence of applicants for education in the process of professional training

Abstract

The article examines the formation of rhetorical competence of applicants for education in the process of professional training. It was determined that one of the priority tasks of modern educational institutions is the formation of rhetorical competence of applicants for education. Ukrainian scientists indicate that learning the theoretical content of the basics of rhetorical competence should be combined with the practical application of exercises, tasks, methods, and techniques for mastering public speaking. Modern linguists emphasize that the formation of rhetorical competence has an interdisciplinary nature. They are convinced that the formation of rhetorical competence of applicants for education today is a complex process that requires gradual, step-by-step, systematic work in combination with the main psychological and pedagogical features of education, which are covered in various aspects in scientific and methodological sources. The reform of the content of language and literature education in Ukraine is aimed at the formation of a rhetorical personality that possesses the following abilities and skills: debating skills, the ability to think critically, to cooperate in a team, to solve problems, the ability to assess risks and make decisions, the ability to perceive and reproduce the appropriate information in a rhetorical environment. The article describes the practical importance of rhetorical competence: the development of the ability to actively listen and pay attention to what is heard or read, the ability to analyse examples of public speech from the point of view of its expediency and effectiveness, construction and language design; the ability to discuss different models of public speaking; formation of the culture of conducting discussions, disputes, etc., the ability to follow the rules of communication and speech culture. Article presents educational communicative and rhetorical tasks, which should be used during professional training for the formation of rhetorical competence. Therefore, rhetorical competence is very important for the future specialist, because it contributes to the successful implementation of any communicative goals. Knowledge of rhetoric is necessary during the formation of both a specialist and an individual, this knowledge contributes to the improvement of rhetorical competence during education.