Bilingualism provides a unique window into the interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental experience in shaping cognitive flexibility. Evidence suggests that second-language acquisition can enhance executive function, particularly in task-switching, working memory, and attentional control, but these benefits are moderated by individual genetic variability. Polymorphisms in genes such as COMT, DRD4, BDNF, SLC6A20, CDH13, and ZNF804A influence neural mechanisms underlying language learning and cognitive flexibility. Gene-environment interaction frameworks-including differential susceptibility and plasticity models-highlight how enriched bilingual exposure can amplify or mitigate the effects of these genetic variants. Empirical studies demonstrate that the timing, intensity, and quality of bilingual language input interact with genetic factors to produce variability in cognitive outcomes. Integrating genetic, neurocognitive, and experiential data provides a more complete understanding of the mechanisms supporting bilingualism-related cognitive advantages. These insights have implications for educational policy, individualized learning strategies, and interventions targeting cognitive development across the lifespan.
In the evolving field of journalism, mastering specialized terminology is vital for academic and professional success. This study introduces an innovative pedagogical approach based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) to enhance journalism students" terminological competence at the Uzbek State University of World Languages. Using an experimental design with rigorous pre-test and post-test procedures, the research involved 150 undergraduate students and 30 media professionals. Quantitative data from pre- and post-test surveys revealed significant improvements in students" terminological proficiency and overall communicative competence. The findings highlight the effectiveness of integrating CLT into journalism education, providing a structured method for teaching terminology that aligns with industry standards. This study contributes to the field by offering a replicable model for journalism educators, emphasizing the importance of targeted language instruction to prepare students for the complexities of modern media environments.
This article highlights ways of developing students’ academic teamwork skills, including proper team formation, approaches to effective team motivation, and the factors contributing to team success.
The article analyzes psychological and pedagogical features of teaching Russian to students of non-philological specialties. The experimental study was conducted at the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Intelligent Technologies of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek and involved 28 first-year students. The material included professionally oriented Russian texts, terminology tasks, algorithm explanation, short annotation writing, mini-presentations and classroom dialogue. The results show that professional content, speech scaffolding and gradual terminology work reduce communication anxiety and increase students’ speech activity. The average score for professional communicative skills increased from 54.6 to 74.4 out of 100.
Tours to technical facilities are one of the important directions of modern tourism and education. During such visits, participants are provided with information about the activities of the enterprise, production processes, technological equipment and innovative solutions. The role of the guide-translator in this process is of particular importance. The article analyzes the practical aspects of the activities of the guide-translator during visits to technical facilities, their communicative competencies, terminological training, tasks in organizing excursions, and issues of using modern technologies. Also, practical proposals are developed to improve the effectiveness of technical excursions.
