DEVELOPMENT OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH ROLE-PLAYING AND SIMULATION EXERCISES

• Gulchekhra Khazratova

  Senior Teacher, Tashkent State Medical Unversity

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In an increasingly globalized world, intercultural communication skills have become essential for effective interaction in educational, professional, and social contexts. Traditional teaching approaches often fail to provide learners with authentic opportunities to practice these skills in meaningful ways. This article examines the role of role-playing and simulation exercises as experiential learning strategies for developing intercultural communication competence. Drawing on theories of communicative competence, experiential learning, and sociocultural learning, the study analyzes how role-play and simulations foster cultural awareness, empathy, critical thinking, and pragmatic language use. The article argues that these interactive methods create safe yet realistic environments in which learners can explore cultural differences, negotiate meaning, and reflect on intercultural encounters. Practical implications for educators and trainers are discussed, emphasizing the effectiveness of role-playing and simulation-based activities in intercultural education.

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