Linguistic and Cultural Approach to Teaching a Foreign Language as a Condition for Development of Cross-Cultural Competence of Bachelors-Teachers

Abstract

The relevance of the problem of development of the individual’s intercultural competence is due to the socio-cultural phenomena of the modern world, the increasing globalization and integration of cultures of different countries. Humanization of interethnic relations and interaction of countries in the spirit of dialogue are the main goal of foreign language education. In this regard, foreign language education is faced with a new social task – to ensure the socio-cultural development of the individual, who is aware of the need for tolerant coexistence and intercultural interaction. We consider it possible to solve this problem in terms of linguistic and cultural approach to teaching a foreign language. The article considers the possibilities of implementation of linguistic and cultural approach to teaching foreign language to bachelors–teachers in the process of their professional training. The study was conducted at the North-Eastern Federal University named after M. K. Ammosov. The study revealed a contradiction between the social order for the formation and development of intercultural competence of the individual and the lack of development of pedagogical strategies aimed at solving this problem. The ways and methods of developing of intercultural competence among the students of non-linguistic universities are described. Indicators of formation of intercultural competence of the individual are his readiness and psychological attitude to intercultural interaction; the ability to overcome cultural, ethnic, racial, social stereotypes; observance of etiquette, and social norms in the process of intercultural interaction.