Regional studies and translation activities: experience in designing an interdisciplinary specialty of general higher education

Authors

  • Alena G. Kalmakova Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

geography, interdisciplinarity, regional studies, translation, competencies, educational process, higher education

Abstract

The issues of designing the geographical speciality of general higher education «regional studies and translation activities» are considered. The key feature of the new speciality is its interdisciplinary character which allows students to acquire a wide range of competences. The experience of designing an educational programme for this specialty is revealed. It is noted that the content of this educational programme will provide not only qualitative geographical and linguistic training of future specialists, but also flexibility of their professional competences, multiprofile, ability to multitask and intercultural communication.

Author Biography

  • Alena G. Kalmakova, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    PhD (geography), docent; dean of the faculty of geography and geoinformatics

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Published

2025-05-28

Issue

No. 1 (2025): University Pedagogical Journal

Section

Methodics and Modern Educational Technologies

How to Cite

[1]
Kalmakova, A.G. 2025. Regional studies and translation activities: experience in designing an interdisciplinary specialty of general higher education. University Pedagogical Journal. 1 (May 2025), 17–23.