Formation of intercultural communicative competence of students of non-linguistic specialities in the process of foreign language teaching

The article deals with the problem of preparing students of nonlinguistic specialities for effective intercultural communication in the context of globalisation and Ukraine’s integration into the world space. The aim of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of forming intercultural communicative competence in the process of foreign language teaching. It looks at modern scientific approaches to defining the concept of "intercultural communicative competence", which covers not only the ability to speak a foreign language, but also the ability to effectively interact with people from other cultures based on respect, empathy and cultural awareness. The opinion is expressed that the successful formation of competence in students of nonlinguistic specialities requires a combination of linguistic, cultural and professional training with a focus on practical intercultural interaction. The importance of innovative teaching technologies, in particular the methods of projects, discussions, role-playing games and problem-based learning, as means of developing communication skills and tolerance, is emphasised. The peculiarities of training students of non-linguistic specialities are outlined: limited language practice, focus on professional communication, the need to develop soft skills. The importance of sociocultural awareness, flexibility of thinking and the ability to avoid intercultural misunderstandings is substantiated. The role of cultural dialogue in improving the effectiveness of professional interaction and spiritual enrichment of the individual is revealed. It is proven that the formation of intercultural communicative competence is an integral part of training a competitive specialist. It is concluded that foreign language teaching methods need to be adapted to take into account the professional specifics and intercultural requirements of the modern labour market. It is emphasised that the development of intercultural communicative competence contributes to the formation of a tolerant, flexible personality capable of effective interaction in a multicultural environment.