Dissertation Defense: Plurilingual Competence at the Core of Philological Education

On July 31, a dissertation defense for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pedagogical Sciences was held at the meeting of the Scientific Council PhD.03/30.12.2019.Ped.114.01 under the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages.

At the defense, the dissertation of Zebuniso Shavkatovna Isanova, titled "Enhancing the Plurilingual Competence of Philology Students" and prepared in the specialty 13.00.02 – Theory and Methodology of Education and Upbringing (English), was thoroughly discussed.

The meeting was attended by the Rector of the Uzbek State University of World Languages, Professor Ilkhomjon Tukhtasinov, as well as official opponents, council members, and leading specialists in the field.

The dissertation explored theoretical approaches and practical solutions for developing plurilingual competence in philological education. Members of the Scientific Council evaluated the research as relevant and scientifically sound, expressing positive opinions about the candidate’s work.