EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN A LINGUISTIC AND INTERCULTURAL CONTEXT

RUSU DJULIETA
PhD, Associate Professor , Department of Business Foreign Languages Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
ORCID: 0000-0002-1716-4891
Email: rusu.djulieta@ase.md

ANGELA AMORȚITU
, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
ORCID: 0000-0002-6831-4693
Email: amortitu@lib.ase.md

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24818/cike2025.112

Pages: 887–894

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Abstract

In an increasingly globalized educational context, extracurricular activities are becoming essential tools for developing students’ professional skills. They contribute not only to enriching theoretical knowledge, but also to developing the practical skills needed in a dynamic professional environment. By participating in panel discussions, round tables, workshops, debate clubs, international competitions, exchange programs, etc., students improve their language skills, critical thinking, and adaptability. The linguistic dimension of these activities promotes the improvement of communication skills in various languages, providing students with opportunities to interact with colleagues and professionals from different cultures. At the same time, the intercultural component allows them to develop tolerance, flexibility, and understanding of diversity, which are essential skills in fields such as international business, diplomacy, or global management. The study analyses the impact of extracurricular activities on students’ professional training, highlighting their benefits in terms of developing leadership, collaboration and decision-making skills. At the same time, examples of good practices in ASEM that promote multilingual and intercultural education through various extracurricular initiatives are presented. In conclusion, the integration of extracurricular activities into the educational process contributes significantly to the development of professional skills, preparing students for the challenges of a globalized and intercultural work environment.

 

Keywords: extracurricular activities; non-formal education; professional competences; globalization; multilingualism; interculturality

JEL Classification: I23, I25, Z18

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