DEVELOPING STUDENTS' CULTURAL COMPETENCE VIA UZBEK FOLK DANCE MOTIFS: AN INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH

Abstract

This article explores an innovative pedagogical framework for enhancing students' cultural competence through the integration of Uzbek folk dance motifs into educational curricula. Cultural competence, defined as the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds, is increasingly vital in a globalized world. Uzbek folk dance, rich in historical, symbolic, and expressive elements, serves as a dynamic medium for this development. The study slightly modifies the original focus on methodology by emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach that combines dance education with cultural studies, folklore analysis, and experiential learning.