UDC 37.012 METHODS OF FORMING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51706/2707-3076-2023-8-15
Abstract
The article is devoted to the development of intercultural competence as one of the main competencies of students’ language training in higher education. The authors defined the concept of intercultural competence. The authors consider the theoretical foundations of intercultural competence in the educational environment, which are outlined in the basic document in the field of language education «Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment». M. Byram’s model of intercultural competence development and its components (knowledge, skills, attitudes, and education) are considered in the article.
The analysis of scientific-methodical and pedagogical literature on the formation of intercultural competence is outlined; the survey among students at Dnipro Humanitarian University was made, as well as statistical analysis and generalizing of the obtained results for the future didactic approaches for the development of intercultural competence in a higher education institution.
The article presents the results of the survey among students at Dnipro Humanitarian University regarding the educational conditions for intercultural competence development at the university. To identify effective methods of intercultural competence development, as well as to determine methods of developing intercultural competence within the framework of teaching the disciplines «English for Specific Purposes», «Business English» and extracurricular work with students, a survey of students was conducted. Based on the analysis of the results of the survey, students consider intercultural competence development to be the priority in the educational environment proposed.
Universities should contribute to students’ intercultural competence development by offering various student mobility programs, and opening opportunities for student exchanges. Such programs and activities help students to understand the differences between cultures and establish effective interaction with colleagues from different countries.
