The role of intercultural competence in successful intercultural communication of students in foreign language learning

Issue 55, 2024

Nazarbek Akylbek uulu, Nurzat Usupova, Nurzhan Sartbekova

Received 14.08.2023, Revised 01.12.2023, Accepted 21.02.2024

https://doi.org/10.54919/physics/55.2024.264bs6

Abstract

Relevance. Globalisation, migration, increasing international relations and exchanges create the need for effective communication between people from different cultures and language communities, and therefore the investigation of intercultural competence becomes a relevant issue for foreign language students.

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of intercultural competence in ensuring successful intercultural communication of students engaged in foreign language learning in higher education institutions.

Methodology. This study employed a set of methods of scientific cognition, namely analysis, systematisation, abstraction, and generalisation.

Results. As a result of the study performed, it was possible to explore aspects of successful intercultural communication in students’ foreign language learning, such as mutual respect, active listening, flexibility and tolerance, language skills, intercultural literacy, common goals and interests, practice and tolerance for mistakes, and self-awareness. As a result of this paper, it was found that intercultural competence can improve students’ motivation to learn a foreign language, as understanding other cultures can make learning more interesting and meaningful.

Conclusions. The study explored that technology in education and online learning can contribute to the development of intercultural competence. In addition, the study found that globalisation processes and migration affect the need for intercultural competence. Educational institutions and teachers can use the findings of this study to develop more effective foreign language teaching programmes, including components that promote the development of students’ intercultural competence.

Keywords: globalisation; educational environment; communication; online learning; technology in education

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Akylbek uulu N, Usupova N, Sartbekova N. The role of intercultural competence in successful intercultural communication of students in foreign language learning. Sci Herald Uzhhorod Univ Ser Phys. 2024;(55):2646-2654. DOI: 10.54919/physics/55.2024.264bs6

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