INTEGRATING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND MODERN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION IN LIFE SCIENCES UNIVERSITIES PUBLISHED
R. PAȘCALĂU1, Laura ȘMULEAC1, Speranța MILANCOVIC2, Laura STIEGELBAUER2, Alina PĂDUREAN3, G. BĂRBULEȚ4 1 University of Life Sciences” King Mihai I” from Timisoara 2 “ Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad 3 “ Aurel Vlaicu” University from Arad 4”1 Decembrie 1918“, University of Alba Iulia laurasmuleac@usvt.roWithin the continually shifting scope of higher education, the confluence of agricultural education and modern language teaching arises as a significant subject meriting investigation. As the phenomenon of globalisation becomes more pronounced, universities that focus on life sciences find themselves required to prepare students with not just specialized knowledge but also with communication abilities that surpass linguistic constraints. This complex educational methodology promotes the amalgamation of varied agricultural techniques alongside intercultural dialogue, thereby cultivating a more comprehensive comprehension of agricultural challenges. The imperative for such an integrative model is highlighted by the escalating interconnectedness of global food systems and the demand for professionals who are adept in negotiating both scientific inquiries and language-related obstacles. In this regard, the following analysis seeks to clarify the interrelations between agricultural education and language teaching, championing for a curriculum that adequately addresses the requisites of the agricultural industry alongside the linguistic proficiencies essential in a world that is increasingly interconnected. The trajectory of agricultural education amidst the realm of life sciences has been marked by a transition towards the integration of interdisciplinary methodologies, which thereby reflect the multifaceted realities that characterize modern agriculture. Present-day curricula not solely underscore traditional disciplines such as agronomy and horticulture but also incorporate essential elements like sustainable methodologies, biotechnology, and environmental stewardship. This more expansive viewpoint seeks to furnish students with the necessary competencies to confront global food security dilemmas whilst advocating for environmentally sustainable practices that alleviate ecological repercussions. Moreover, the assimilation of technological advancements and data analysis techniques into agricultural educational frameworks has proven to be crucial, thereby allowing students to partake in precision agriculture and avant-garde resource management strategies that aim to enhance productivity.
modern languages, agriculture, education, instruction, life sciences
agronomy
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