The process of developing multilingual competences of higher education students in a Higher Education Institution
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2179-3565.2025v16i1p143-151Keywords:
Multilingual Education, Multidisciplinary University, Methodology, Educational Technology, EducationAbstract
The article examines and defines the specifics of multilingual education based on the analysis of theoretical and practical research works in this area. The content of the concept of "multilingual competence" is specified, the component composition of multilingual competence is identified and its configuration is determined taking into account the conditions of study at a multidisciplinary university and the specifics of professional and academic activities of graduates. The principles of developing multilingual competence of an asymmetric configuration in students of a multidisciplinary university are formulated and substantiated. A methodological model for developing multilingual competence of an asymmetric configuration in students of a multidisciplinary university has been created and scientifically substantiated, including target, methodological, content, technological, organizational and result components. A system of exercises for implementing multilingual education at a multidisciplinary university has been developed based on the presented methodology.
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