DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCES OF FUTURE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS (BASED ON FINLAND’S AND UZBEKISTAN’S HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS)
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This study examines the development of socio-cultural competences among future foreign language teachers in Finland and Uzbekistan. It compares pedagogical approaches, intercultural training, and curriculum design. The findings show that integrating practical intercultural experiences and modern teaching methods improves teacher readiness and enhances communication skills in global education environments.
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