Abstract Universities have been promoting study abroad programmes for a long time to improve intercultural competence. However, the mere exposure cultural differences while studying does not ensure competence, unless students’ reflective processes are explicitly targeted. The article presents results of short intervention grounded in problem-based approach aimed at improving competence students...

The paper is focused on the intercultural communicative competence as an integral part of vocational training journalism students. aim is: 1) to define dimensions; 2) outline ways development students; 3) find out attitudes students development; 4) assess levels students’ and develop recommendations for its development. A mixed research design was employed which involved 14 ESP teachers 26 bach...

During the last years, the number of refugees around the world increased to about 22.5 million. The mental health of refugees, especially of unaccompanied minors (70% between the ages of 16 and 18 years) who have been exposed to traumatic events (e.g., war), is generally impaired with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Several studies revealed (1) a huge variat...

Lina Lee University of New Hampshire The current study explores closely how using a combined modalities of asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) via blogs and face-to-face (FTF) interaction through ethnographic interviews with native speakers (L1s) supports autonomous learning as the result of reflective and social processes. The study involves 16 American undergraduate students wh...

This paper discusses a basic scenario of m-learning activities for a situated in-the-field examination of cultural diversity with the Linguistic Landscape approach, i.e. a systematic examination of written displays of minority languages in the public space. Enabling learners to participate in content exchange via the Web 2.0 paradigm, where learners act both as both media consumers and media cr...

The authors review six virtual learning environments built to support the acquisition of cultural knowledge and communication skills: ATL, BiLAT, Croquelandia, Second China, TLCTS, and VECTOR. Each leverages modern 3D video game engine technology which allows high-fidelity simulation of new cultural settings, including representations of buildings, streets, art work, dress, voice, gestures, and...

This article outlines the relationship between internship abroad and intercultural competence, which has become a key qualification in context of globalized higher education. The aspects intercultural-orientated curriculum its challenges are described based on concrete example implementation.

The article proves that the formation of cross-cultural communicative competence is a complex process, which can be facilitated by concept its component composition. describes pedagogical conditions are necessary for intercultural competence.

As knowledge of English becomes a priority for the development Armed Forces Ukraine, modern military specialist is faced with number requirements, one which formation professionally oriented intercultural competence. Thus, cadet, who has certain conceptual and terminological apparatus in his/her specialization, opportunity to test own skills, provide self-analysis level both subject competences...