THE IMPORTANCE OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE STRATEGY OF LANGUAGE TRAINING OF TEACHERS
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17721/2415-881x.2022.89.54-69
Abstract
The study of the state language is quite naturally correlated with the task of mastering a foreign language, especially English, as one of the most widely used in the world. International communication has become possible due to the rapid spread of English, which is attributed to current global challenges, and English itself is increasingly called the «world» or «global» language. It is highlighted that «global» English language affects the quality and general nature of communication in the national environment, defined and largely limited by the framework of the nation state. It is not easy to give an unambiguous assessment of whether there are mostly positive or, on the contrary, mostly negative consequences, because both positivity and negativity do not appear in a «pure» form, complicated in each case by various additional, concomitant elements and connotations.
In the article the author describes the negative trends in the influence of a foreign language, in particular the fact that the breakthrough into new environments and the establishment there of dominant Western-centric discourses (including cultural, artistic, literary, television, audiovisual, information, etc. ). push back to the background or even to the periphery traditional for these environments local discourses, with some of which are directly related to the national cultural essence and national identity.
The role of a foreign language in intercultural communication of student contingents in international educational programs is noted. International educational programs contribute to the implementation of specialty skills, are the foundation for building skills of integration into the cultural space of another country. In parallel with professional knowledge, the student aims to master the language and establish understanding with the local community. Yes, there is a process of establishing cross-cultural communication – not just learning a language, but acquiring language skills in live communication.
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