The Concept Of Teaching A Foreign Language In The Context Of Intercultural Competence - A New Paradigm In Foreign Language Teaching

Abstract

The Concept Of Modern Foreign Language Education Is Aimed At Implementing The Fundamental Principles Of Intercultural Communication And Involves, In Particular, Determining The Ratio Of Linguistic And General Cultural Components Of The Content Of The New Paradigm Of Foreign Language Education And The Ways Of Their Adequate Integration Are Examined In The Article. The Considered Teaching Paradigm Of Foreign Language Education Reflects The Principle Of Organizing The Educational Process Within The Framework Of Presupposition. Paradigmatic Representations Include The Theoretical And Methodological Justification Of The General Conceptual Scheme. The Formula Of The Paradigm Is Based On The Introspective Method Of Teaching Goals, Which Assumes The Justification Of Their Pragmatic Aspect. The Authors Of The Present Article Argue That, At The Present Stage Of Foreign Language Teaching And The Process Of Globalization It Is Important To Develop The Intercultural Competence Of Foreign Languages Learners.