THE ROLE OF INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGE
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15517205
Kalit so‘zlar
Language and culture, foreign language learning, intercultural communication, communicative competence, cultural awareness, language education, globalization, intercultural competence.Annotasiya
This article explores the vital interconnection between language and culture in the context of foreign language education. It emphasizes that language cannot be fully understood or effectively used without cultural awareness. The study highlights the importance of intercultural communication in fostering communicative competence, including not only linguistic knowledge but also cultural sensitivity. Drawing on research by Brown (2007), Lantolf (2006), and others, the article argues that cultural content enhances learners’ abilities to use language meaningfully in real-life situations. The increasing impact of globalization, migration, and digital communication makes intercultural competence essential for modern language learners. The article concludes by calling for educational policies that integrate language and culture to prepare students for communication in a diverse world.
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