COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (CALL) IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
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training, implementation, method, computer, platform, methodologyAbstract
This article, "Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in Medical Education", honors the memory of Professor Mikhail Davidovich Amirkhanyan and examines the transformative role of CALL in modern medical education. It presents CALL as more than a teaching aid—rather, a dynamic and adaptive approach that integrates digital tools, artificial intelligence, and multimedia to foster professional fluency in foreign languages. Focusing on tailored strategies such as specialized vocabulary modules, real-time communication practice, and mobile learning applications, the study highlights how CALL enhances both linguistic competence and cultural sensitivity. It also addresses key challenges in implementation and offers practical solutions to support its integration into medical curricula. The article concludes that CALL is not merely a pedagogical innovation but a necessary instrument in preparing globally competent healthcare professionals for the demands of contemporary clinical practice.
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