Evaluating dynamics of developing motivation for improving foreign language competence among doctoral students pursuing non-linguistic programmes

Introduction. In modern socio-economic situation organization and implementation of the educational process for doctoral students majoring in non-linguistic fields can by characterized by insufficient motivation for studying foreign languages. One of the trends in the formation of the motivational field in modern doctoral students is a comprehensive assessment of the dynamics of motives development for improving foreign language competence. In addition, one of the most crucial tasks today is to attract university graduates to pursue advanced academic degrees. In order to solve this problem, it is necessary not only to improve the economic component of research and professional activities, but also to increase the motivational potential of degree programs, including programs for mastering foreign language competence. The purpose of the study is to identify interdependent relationships and interdependencies between the motives for improving foreign language competence and various methods of teaching a foreign language to doctoral students doing non-linguistic degrees.