МЕТОДЫ ПРЕПОДАВАНИЯ АНГЛИЙСКОГО И РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКОВ В КОЛЛЕДЖАХ И УНИВЕРСИТЕТАХ КИТАЯ

Abstract

The introduction states that in the conditions of globalization, the promotion and popularization of the English and Russian languages are observed in many countries around the world, including China. However, there are certain differences in the practice of teaching these languages to Chinese audience, particularly in teaching methods. The aim of the research is to characterize the teaching methods of the English and Russian languages in Chinese colleges and universities, identify problems, and prospects for the development of teaching these languages in China. Materials and Methods. Publications by Chinese and Russian authors served as the study’s material. For the first time, articles by Chinese scholars and practitioners, written in the last twenty years when the study of foreign languages was given a special place in the educational process, are presented to the Russian reader. A descriptive method is used to cover the works. The authors’ comments in this article are based on the method of participant observation since the authors themselves are teachers and have the opportunity to analyze the language learning process from within. Results. In their publications, Chinese researchers and practitioners analyze various teaching methods applied to student audiences, including communicative, situational, and task based methods used for teaching English and audiovisual, direct, and translation methods in teaching Russian. It is established that English language classes are more focused on creating conditions for lively interaction among students, encouraging their initiative and independence in learning. Learning Russian is more challenging for Chinese students because it involves less communication opportunities and more autonomy. Teachers also use innovative methods, but it has not yet become a system for teaching Russian as a foreign language. Conclusion. In the process of teaching foreign languages in China, specialists usually face difficulties such as the inadequate material-technical base of educational institutions and weak student motivation. However, the application of innovative teaching methods, including online formats, allows improving the quality of education and potentially raising it to a higher level.