NETWORK ENCULTURATION PROCESSES IN TEACHING LSP TO LAW STUDENTS

The notion of network enculturation model has been elaborated and its integration into LSP course has been discussed. The theoretical foundations and practical results of the model use have been outlined, taking into account students and instructors' attitude to this approach to teaching LSP. With the Internet becoming a common place to people of different nationalities and professions, and they share their experiences, it became possible to know more of a particular professional culture in different countries. The development of network society provides greater opportunities for students to gain new experiences and awareness of academic and professional spheres and get enculturated into target communities. Acculturation and enculturation process have proved effective while learning foreign languages for specific purposes.