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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN COUNTRY STUDIES: ENGAGING STUDENTS THROUGH RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY

Guzal Tashanova ,

Abstract

This article examines the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in enhancing students’ research skills, analytical abilities, and creativity within the Country Studies course.

Keywords

Project-Based Learning; Country Studies; research skills; creative competence; student engagement; English Philology; higher education; intercultural competence; digital literacy.

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Tashanova, G. . (2025). PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN COUNTRY STUDIES: ENGAGING STUDENTS THROUGH RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY. Oriental Journal of Education, 5(06), 168–174. https://doi.org/10.37547/supsci-oje-05-06-25