INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH IN ART EDUCATION THROUGH SYSTEMS THINKING AND CONSTELLATION PRACTICES

Abstract

The article investigates integrating systems thinking and constellation practices into English language teaching for specific purposes to art students. The relevance is determined by the need to update language training methods, considering the creative potential and intercultural interaction of future specialists. Global trends in foreign language education within competence-based, communicative, action-oriented, and interdisciplinary approaches are analyzed. A systemic approach is substantiated as a fundamental basis for forming a holistic understanding of linguistic and sociocultural processes in professional training of future artists. The paper characterizes the didactic potential of constellation exercises, spatial-role models, and creative project tasks as interactive tools for analyzing interrelations within the artistic environment and modeling creative and communicative processes. It is proved that this innovative approach significantly activates linguistic spontaneity, develops critical and creative thinking, persuasive argumentation, and collaboration skills, while positively impacting students' intrinsic motivation and engagement in a modern artistic educational setting. The conducted study convincingly demonstrates that systems thinking enables future artists and designers to perceive a foreign language not merely as a communication tool, but as a powerful analytical and creative resource for professional growth, self-expression, and intercultural dialogue. The obtained results confirm high effectiveness of a systemic approach in successfully fostering professional identity, intercultural competence, development of reflective skills, self-analysis, and graduates' readiness for international professional communication in the era of globalization. Prospects for further research are outlined regarding the improvement of relevant methodological models, their adaptation to various modern learning formats, and practical implementation in higher art education institutions.