THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN FUTURE SERVICE SECTOR PROFESSIONALS

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the essence of communicative competence, encompassing its structure and the possibilities for developing its constituent components. Key approaches and conditions for fostering communicative competence within the higher education system are identified and delineated. Furthermore, the paper provides a justification for the content of a professional competence training programme specifically tailored for prospective specialists in the service sector.