Emerging Technologies for Developing Cross-Cultural Competency

Authors

  • Galina Pudikova Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
  • Anastasia Kurilova Togliatti State University
  • Vasily Movchun Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University)
  • Elena Medvedeva Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU)
  • Galina Kochetkova South Ural State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v14i21.11194

Keywords:

online technologies, cross-cultural communication, language competence, student survey, multicultural education, intercultural communication competence.

Abstract


In the context of globalization, cross-cultural competence plays a significant role in professional development. This study performs a survey among 650 university students in the area of linguistics. The survey reveals that students understand the importance of cross-cultural competence and that it is developable though online programs. However, they are not always ready to develop cross-cultural competence using formal solutions. To solve this problem, several options are suggested like (1) changing the strategy and methods for improving cross-cultural competence; (2) offering additional sources of information on cross-cultural topics; (3) creating online forums for communication with international students; (4) raising interest in online conferences; and (5) designing in-house programs for the online development of cross-cultural competencies.

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Published

2019-11-18

How to Cite

Pudikova, G., Kurilova, A., Movchun, V., Medvedeva, E., & Kochetkova, G. (2019). Emerging Technologies for Developing Cross-Cultural Competency. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 14(21), pp. 46–60. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v14i21.11194

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