Foreign language learning in non-linguistic universities as the key to professional culture formation

The issue of developing future specialists has been a longstanding subject of inquiry, driven by the evolving criteria used to delineate the concept of a future specialist. Typically, the exploration of challenges and tasks associated with cultivating future specialists entails a focus on enhancing cognitive abilities, personal attributes, motivation, and practical professional competencies. However, a pressing concern in Russia currently centers around the cultivation of ethical and spiritual values, along with shared cultural foundations among future specialists. This research paper aims to analyze the formation of cultural values within the context of shaping the professional culture of future specialists, and to examine how the development of communicative competence influences this process. Within this study, definitions of culture and professional culture are provided, elucidating the role of cultural development in shaping professional competence. The inquiry also delves into the relationship between the study of a foreign language at a non-linguistic university and the broader cultural development of future specialists. Emphasis is placed on the significance of fostering an understanding of fundamental humanitarian and communicative principles in the educational programs of Russian universities. Ultimately, it is concluded that, in non-linguistic university settings, the study of foreign languages as a distinct discipline significantly impacts the cultural and professional advancement of individuals in contemporary circumstances.