METHODOLOGY FOR CULTIVATING GENERAL CULTURAL COMPETENCIES IN FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WITHIN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING CONTEXT
Abstract
This article describes the crucial intersection between teaching foreign languages and cultivating general cultural competencies in aspiring healthcare professionals. The article emphasizes the importance of cultural proficiency in the healthcare field, underlining the need for healthcare practitioners to adeptly navigate diverse cultural contexts. The study centers on the methodology utilized to instill these competencies in future medical professionals through foreign language education. The article conducts a thorough examination of existing literature, drawing from a wide range of sources including language teaching methods, medical education, and intercultural communication studies. It investigates diverse teaching strategies, methodologies, and educational frameworks aimed at nurturing cultural awareness, sensitivity, and proficiency in prospective medical professionals. This article places particular emphasis on approaches that seamlessly integrate language acquisition with cultural immersion and hands-on experiential learning.
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foreign language, general, cultural, competencies, medical, education, methodology, strategies.How to Cite
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