Introduction of Intercultural Communication Studies into the Curriculum of Pedagogical University

The article presents the results of performed research implementing intercultural communication studies into future teachers’ professional training. relevance is proved by strong need to prepare today’s youth for reaching mutual understanding and avoiding barriers in communication. purpose substantiate introducing curriculum teachers training enhancing their competence. analysis structure competence carried out, based on which content course developed. includes three stages. methods are applied theoretical analysing literature, modelling substantiating content, interpretive assessing results. covers main topics course, aimed at gaining culture knowledge developing skills, behaviour abilities attitude. To enhance competence, two methodological approaches used: social scientific approach methods. effectiveness through measuring level language assessed Standardised test Cambridge English First, abilities, a number direct indirect