In accordance with the Scientific Events Plan of the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology and the Activity Plan of the Didactic Resource Centre for Intercultural Education, a practice-oriented seminar entitled ‘Intercultural Dialogue: Challenges and Prospects’ was held at the Faculty of National Culture on 23 October 2026. The seminar took place in an interactive format, combining scientific and theoretical analysis with practical problem-solving.
The participants were students in the second cycle of higher education: first- and second-year master’s students from groups MNO-25 and MNO-26.
The seminar was facilitated by lecturers from the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology: M. A. Ianioglo, PhD, Associate Professor, and L. S. Chior, PhD, Associate Professor. Under their guidance, the master’s students were able to analyse in detail the challenges of today’s multicultural world and prospects for resolving emerging contradictions in educational and research practice.
In today’s sociocultural context, maintaining intercultural harmony requires an in-depth professional understanding of communication processes. The meeting focused on current challenges in the intercultural world and prospects for overcoming them constructively.
During the seminar, particular attention was paid to the following aspects:
The concept and characteristics of culture.
The challenges of a multicultural world and prospects for resolving emerging contradictions.
The theoretical and methodological foundations for developing a culture of peace and tolerant attitudes in the academic environment.
Developing students’ cross-cultural competence as a foundation for successful professional interaction in a multiethnic educational environment.
Examining case studies illustrating real-life examples and prospects for integrating different cultural traditions into the learning process in a multicultural, multiethnic educational environment.
‘The seminar enabled us not only to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges of today’s multicultural world and prospects for addressing them, but also to identify clear directions for our scientific and pedagogical activities aimed at strengthening dialogue,’ the master’s students noted after the event.
Summing up the meeting, the organisers and participants highlighted the strong relevance and timeliness of such initiatives.
Lecturers from the Department of Pedagogy and Psychology plan to continue the series of scientific and practical events that promote a culture of peace and interethnic partnership.
Text prepared by:
M. A. Ianioglo, PhD, Associate Professor
L. S. Chior, PhD, Associate Professor
