«TOURISM IN ALTAI» AS AN EDUCATIONAL COURSE IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND TRANSLATION STUDIES

Abstract

The paper explores some aspects of teaching intercultural communication and translation in tourism based on Altai tourist destination. The author presents and discusses the structure and efficiency of a new course aimed at building professional skills and developing proficiency in translation and interpreting in the sphere of tourism. The course is designed within the framework of the competence-based approach, immersive education and blended learning implemented in the system of higher education. The current interest in this problem inspires further research with focus on other territories of the Great Altai.