Language of science

Abstract

This digest comprises abstracts of articles published in the Journal of the Mining Institute between 1953 and 2017, all sharing a common focus on the evolution of terminology, university rhetoric, and the teaching of language and communication disciplines in engineering education. The contributions trace the development of approaches – from foundational research on mining and technical terminology and analyses of 18th–19th century rhetorical traditions, to contemporary integrated language-for-specific-purposes methodologies, the application of multimedia tools, and innovative curricula in Russian as a foreign language for non-linguistic majors. The materials reflect a broad spectrum of topics: the clarity and accuracy of professional lexis, the adaptation of loanwords and computer jargon, historical and cultural dimensions of academic discourse, linguopsychological aspects of text generation, and pedagogical strategies for teaching academic writing, listening comprehension, and grammar within technical universities. This digest is intended for instructors of Russian language and speech culture, curriculum developers, linguists, researchers in professional communication, and engineering students. It provides a vivid illustration of how scientific and methodological perspectives on the role of humanities training in cultivating a competent and articulate engineer-researcher have evolved over time.