FORMATION OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE AMONG FUTURE TEACHERS IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

This study examines the most characteristic features of the development of cross-cultural competence among students in modern pedagogical universities of the Russian Federation. To this end, the authors first clarify the essence of the concepts of “cross-cultural competence” and “cross-cultural interaction” based on an analysis of a wide range of scientific and methodological literature. At the same time, the role and place of these phenomena in the professional activities of pedagogical university graduates are demonstrated. The paper considers the levels of formation of this competence among contemporary educators. It also identifies the existing opportunities within educational institutions of the appropriate profile that contribute to achieving the highest of these levels. The paper suggests practical ways to unlock the corresponding potential without requiring a major overhaul of the current professional training system for future schoolteachers and university instructors.