Cross-Cultural Analysis of a Linguo-Cultural Text During Classes of Russian as a Foreign Language in the Formation of a Picture of the World of a Future Specialist

Abstract

The paper considers some problems that arise when preparing and conducting classes in Russian as a foreign language in groups of students receiving higher education. The authors point out the need for linguo-cultural content of texts and cross-cultural analysis when teaching speaking skills which will contribute to the formation of creative personality of a would-be specialist. The paper presents recommendations for teachers of Russian as a foreign language (RFL) on the methodological organization of classes when teaching international students to speak, taking into consideration the requirements for examinations. Cross-cultural analysis of texts, which contribute to the formation of knowledge in the minds of students, allows them to successfully communicate with native speakers. International students in the country of the target language have to understand not only the language around them, but also adequately assess situations. The combination of linguistics and cross-cultural analysis allows international students to learn and master the language in the cultural context. The modern system of education should be aimed not only and not so much at passive accumulation of information and experience by students, but also at formation of their need and ability to think. In this analysis and presentation to a foreign audience, country and cultural value, familiarity with the general population, and orientation to the surrounding reality become most important. Linguo-cultural reading with cross-cultural analysis is a special type of learning on how to read in a different language through semantization of lexical background, comparing cultural facts with the native language and culture. KeywordsCross-cultural analysisRussian as a foreign languageLinguistic cultural studiesReading