Master's programs in the foreign language education field: modeling quasi-professional educational environment

Statement of the problem. The article deals with the possibility of modeling quasi-professional educational environment in the field of foreign language education (master's level) through the use of multilevel step-bystep integration of preparation for professional activity with PEP concept (Praxiserkundungsprojekte), designed to meet the didactic requirements of modern higher education, which prescribes the reproduction of quasiprofessional activities within the framework of an educational organization. The need for educational, educational and game programs and training programs that prepare students for professional activity is in contradiction with the insufficient development of conditions for their use in practice. The purpose of the article is to present the authors' recommendations on modeling quasi-professional educational environment for implementing master's programs in the field of foreign language education of master's level. The methodology consists in the analysis and synthesis of the research results on the quasi-professional educational environment of Russian and foreign scientists and the authors' experience in the implementation of master's programs. Research results. The authors' recommendations for modeling a quasi-professional educational environment have been developed, including training technologies (didactic and role-playing games; quasi-professional situations; group work within the framework of the PEP project), tested in practice. Conclusion. Analyzing the results of approved recommendations, the authors come to the conclusion that modeling quasi-professional educational environment with PEP concept (Praxiserkundungsprojekte), during implementation of master's programs in the field of foreign language education contributes to solving one of the main problems of modern education - a combination of theory and practice in the formation of future professionals. The authors' recommendations can be applied in the course of master's training, majoring in 44.04.01 “Pedagogical education” (full-time and part-time forms).