The development of intercultural and linguo cultural competence in higher education

This article discusses the importance of the need for the development of intercultural competence of students in higher education and its pivotal role in studying foreign languages, researchers’ views and opinions. The emphasis is the need to consider intercultural aspects of teaching English for specific purposes and the components of intercultural competence. Besides, the article analyses individuals’ ability to interact with others appropriately, considering the awareness of intercultural competence and social status of the members of the society.