Professional Training of International Communication Specialists: The Example of Coventry University

Abstract The article deals with professional training of international communication specialists in Coventry University. It is found that professional training of specialists in information communication in Coventry University takes into consideration today’s challenges imposed by globalization, internationalization and integration processes and is characterized by flexibility, transparency of learning goals, clear learning outcomes and orientation towards practical application of the acquired knowledge, abilities and skills. It is specified that the scope of academic modules allows future specialists to understand the need to grasp the essence of communication, digital communication, reflexive communication, communication history, ethical communication, strategic communication, peace journalism, etc. It is clarified that they are trained to deal with communication in critical situations and come up with most relevant solutions. Based on the accumulated data, the following steps are suggested to enhance the quality of professional training for specialists in international communication in Ukraine: to reconsider the scope of expertise in international communication and take into account the most important aspects of the field to adjust them locally, regionally and nationally, so that future Ukrainian specialists in international communication can participate in the debates on topical issues in the international arena; to update the content of professional training in international communication so that it can correspond to global and European challenges of integration, globalization and internationalizations processes; to establish partnership relations between Ukrainian and European higher education institutions so that Ukranian students can develop their learner autonomy and academic mobility; to equip classrooms with advanced technologies contributing to developing practical skills of international communication specialists; to involve future specialists in international communication in the organization of conferences, evens and seminars related to the field of expertise.