THE SPECIFICITY OF MILITARY SPECIALISTS’ TRANSLATION TRAINING: FROM MENTAL SPACES TO PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Abstract

The relevance of the study lies in the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of global security. In today`s world, where conflicts and international cooperation are closely intertwined, the ability to translate authentic texts adequately and effectively becomes critical. Training of post graduate students requires an integrate approach that includes both linguistic and mental aspects. The objective of the study is to establish the relationship between the complex process of forming the mental spaces and the develop of stable competencies. The objectives include defining mental spaces as a dynamic integrative contour of knowledge and skills; analyzing the role of virtual immersion in cultural-information contexts; illustrating with practical examples of translating and the possibilities of the electronic textbook for mastering them. The role of mental spaces in the learning process is analyzed and approaches to improving educational programs are proposed, in particular through the integration of an electronic textbook focused on the development of linguistic, cultural, military-operational, psychoemotional and cognitive skills.