Abstract:

To develop area studies as a discipline has been a consensus in diverse fields, but research about the core competence of area studies talents needs to be furthered. Area studies talents are supposed to combine interdisciplinary theories with international governance. In this regard, the core competence of area studies talents should include some crucial, deciding and fundamental abilities in aspects such as collaboration, intercultural strategic communication, creativity and critical thinking. With such abilities, individual talents are able to research and communicate better. Consequently, the cultivation of area studies talents should synchronize cognitive competence with non-cognitive competence. It is believed this new cultivation pattern could equip integrated talents with a high level of language competence for area studies and international governance.

Key words: area studies, core competence, strategic communication talent, cognitive competence, non-cognitive competence