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<p>This paper examines the way students developed their leadership potential by delivering an oral presentation and a project in an ‘English for Social Sciences’ course. By using a communicative approach, students were motivated to develop their leadership skills, which stimulated their learning and understanding at deeper levels. The survey was conducted with 14 students at undergraduate level, in their second year ESP Social Sciences 1 course; the students attend the Public Administration, International Communications, and Political Sciences departments of South East European University. The results showed that students attending this course showed the potential of developing leadership skills, and expressed positive attitudes and proficiency when delivering an oral presentation and project according to their preference in their field of study. Students were challenged and motivated to develop leadership skills, such as integrity and strength of character, that will prepare them for becoming potential leaders.</p>
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This paper examines the way students developed their leadership potential by delivering an oral presentation and a project in an ‘English for Social Sciences’ course. By using a communicative approach, students were motivated to develop their leadership skills, which stimulated their learning and understanding at deeper levels. The survey was conducted with 14 students at undergraduate level, in their second year ESP Social Sciences 1 course; the students attend the Public Administration, International Communications, and Political Sciences departments of South East European University. The results showed that students attending this course showed the potential of developing leadership skills, and expressed positive attitudes and proficiency when delivering an oral presentation and project according to their preference in their field of study. Students were challenged and motivated to develop leadership skills, such as integrity and strength of character, that will prepare them for becoming potential leaders.

Development of Students’ Leadership Potential and Skills in Foreign Language Learning

Language Centre, South East European University

SEEU Review

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This paper examines the way students developed their leadership potential by delivering an oral presentation and a project in an ‘English for Social Sciences’...

Development of Students’ Leadership Potential and Skills in Foreign Language Learning

Publié en ligne: 30 déc. 2022

Pages: 104 - 119

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/seeur-2022-0087

Mots clés
leadership, oral presentations, projects, project-based learning, proficiency in foreign language

© 2022 Neda Radosavlevikj, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Development of Students’ Leadership Potential and Skills in Foreign Language Learning

Publié en ligne: 30 déc. 2022

Pages: 104 - 119

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/seeur-2022-0087

Mots clésleadership, oral presentations, projects, project-based learning, proficiency in foreign language

© 2022 Neda Radosavlevikj, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
leadership, oral presentations, projects, project-based learning, proficiency in foreign language