ENHANCING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE THROUGH CONTEMPORARY PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
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Communicative competence; higher education; interactive pedagogy; collaborative learning; digital literacy; multimodal communication; problem-based learning; contemporary teaching methods; academic communication; instructional innovation.Abstract
This article examines contemporary pedagogical approaches aimed at enhancing communicative competence among university students. As higher education undergoes digital transformation and increasing globalization, communicative competence has emerged as a core academic and professional skill. The paper outlines the theoretical foundations of communicative competence and provides an in-depth analysis of modern instructional strategies, including interactive methodologies, collaborative learning techniques, digital and multimodal communication tools, and problem-based approaches. The challenges associated with implementation—such as limited technology access, reliance on traditional instruction, and insufficient teacher training—are critically evaluated. Practical recommendations are proposed to support institutions and educators in integrating communication-rich pedagogies into academic curricula. The findings highlight that communicative competence can be significantly improved through comprehensively designed instructional environments that promote interaction, critical thinking, and multimodal expression.
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