Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences: Academic Mobility as a Prerequisite of Cross-Cultural Communication and Professional Competency Development

Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Academic Mobility as a Prerequisite of Cross-Cultural Communication and Professional Competency Development

Issue: Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2012 5 (12)
Authors: Dmitrieva, Natalia K.
Contact information: Dmitrieva, Natalia K.: Petrozavodsk State University , Russia 185910, Petrozavodsk, Lenina, 33 , e-mail:
Keywords: academic mobility; social phenomenon; integral character quality; foreign language competence; motivation of achievement; motivation of affiliation; pedagogical environment
Abstract: The article is concerned with the problem of academic mobility as an integral personal quality facilitative in the development of cross-cultural communication skills and enhancement of professional competency. Targeted development of academic mobility occurs in the process of professionally oriented foreign language learning and acquisition. A component structure of the academic mobility is revealed, described, and substantiated. The rational for a particular pedagogical environment instrumental in the development and enhancement of academic mobility in students is provided. The experimental data substantiating the hypothesis concerning special pedagogical environment contributing to the academic mobility development are provided.
Pages: 1814-1822
Paper at repository of SibFU: https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/3221