Authors’ names:
Elena A. Lukianova, Olga G. Oberemko – Linguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Abstract:
Currently, the world is experiencing social instability, conflicts between different cultures and ethnic groups, denial of patriotic ideals, criticism of Russian moral values, cultural discrimination between countries, aggression against certain cultural communities, and restrictions on movement around the world. In connection with all this, one of the main tasks of modern education – and especially, in college-level language training – is to teach students to correctly navigate the information flow, as well as form their sense of patriotism, and develop their own cultural identity. The humanistic approach involves focusing on the personal development of students, fostering their individual abilities, interests and needs, and equipping them with skills for independent decision making, critical thinking, and analyzing information. Special attention is paid to the development of students’ intercultural competence, their motivation, and incentives to actively use foreign languages in various situations. The authors analyze university students’ age characteristics and describe their impact on the process of learning foreign languages. They consider such principles of humanistic orientation in teaching as “the principle of cooperation,” “the principle of nonviolence,” “the principle of dialogical communication,” “the principle of success,” and “the principle of freedom.” Special attention is paid to the linguocultural aspects of language learning and their influence on intercultural communication. The article examines the role of a foreign language teacher in creating a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and in organizing intercultural dialogue. The authors offer practical recommendations for implementing the humanistic principles in teaching such as politeness in commenting on students’ answers and taking into account their individual characteristics. The article emphasizes that the humanistic orientation in teaching foreign languages not only contributes to the improvement of language skills, but also fosters students’ personal development, promotes universal human values, and trains students to find constructive solutions to situations associated with cultural tensions and broken communication between cultures.
| Section | CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING. TOPICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION |
| DOI: | 10.47388/2072-3490/lunn2024-67-3-154-167 |
| Downloads | 115 |
| Key words | teaching a foreign language; dialogue of cultures; humanistic pedagogy; cultural identity |