THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN THE LANGUAGE POLICY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES
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The article examines the role of the English language in the language policy of higher education for law enforcement institutions, emphasizing its strategic importance for developing professional foreign-language communicative competence. The study provides a theoretical and empirical analysis of national (particularly Ukrainian) and international practices, highlighting the integration of English in professional curricula, the use of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) materials, and compliance with international standards, including the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The analysis of domestic practices demonstrates that Ukrainian law enforcement institutions have established regulatory and methodological foundations for English language training; however, challenges persist, such as insufficient alignment with CEFR levels, limited practical and communicative methods, and weak integration of intercultural components. Comparative analysis of international experience, including CEPOL programs in the European Union, the UK Policing Education Qualifications Framework, and FLETC training in the United States, reveals effective implementation of competence-based, practice-oriented, and intercultural approaches, which can serve as a model for modernizing Ukrainian law enforcement language education. The study concludes that enhancing standardized English proficiency requirements, strengthening practical orientation, and expanding opportunities for international and intercultural professional communication will improve the quality and competitiveness of future law enforcement officers in a globalized security environment.
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foreign language training, law enforcement education, competence-based approach, English for Specific Purposes, intercultural communication, CEFR alignment, professional communication, curriculum development
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