Foreign language education and linguoculturology, intercultural communicative competence

Foreign Language Education and Linguoculturology, Intercultural Communicative Competence

Abstract

The concept of a foreign language is used to describe languages belonging to other societies

other than the language that provides communication in the society in which people grow up.

Different communities have emerged from the first ages of history and these groups of people

have come across for various reasons and felt the need to agree with each other. This situation

has led people to learn the communication languages of societies they do not belong to. It has

been revealed that the languages they have to communicate in an environment where various

societies meet at a common point and share material and spiritual shares are also a part of this

sharing. All these developments have brought about the necessity of teaching and learning a

language in a discipline.

Foreign language teaching means the teaching process happens in classes and what is

taught is not the native language of that nation.

Cook (2016) combines the common aspects of the language definitions put forward, that

language is a system, it consists of sounds, it is a communication tool and a means of thinking, it

is spoken in societies formed by people and it belongs to people, it is one of the most important

elements that ensure the unity of a nation and the culture of a society in which it is spoken. He

states that communication, culture, society, language, and even nature had a close relationship,

they intertwine with each other.

Knowing a foreign language is very important and supports individual development

positively in terms of providing opportunities such as getting to know different cultures,

understanding different perspectives, socializing, and catching up with the era. Every learned

foreign language is a window to a different world. Many of these windows can only strengthen a

person's knowledge base, and even, according to scientists, even mental health. One can truly

experience new cultures in a much more thorough and subtle way.

Language is the best way to learn about other cultures directly. Speaking a foreign language,

expressing one's opinion, and communicating help us to learn more about the country's art,

culture, and literature. Studies show that children who learn foreign languages ​​are more tolerant

of the culture of that country