Study of the level of development of intercultural communication among foreign students of medical specialties at Khoja Ahmet Yassavi International Kazakh-Turkish University

Abstract

Relevance. Intercultural communicative competence is a priority component of the process of learning a foreign language. At the moment, the question of improving the quality of such skills among foreign students is relevant. This is due to the fact that their ability and success in using a foreign language during education depends on the level of development of their multicultural communicative competence.Purpose. Therefore, the aim of the scientific work was to evaluate the results of the dissemination of knowledge about Kazakh culture, traditions and customs in Kazakh language classes among foreign students.Methodology. The article uses various methods of scientific research, in particular, analysis, synthesis, survey.Results. As a result, it was possible to characterize the level of intercultural communication of first-year foreign medical students who attended additional Kazakh language classes at Khoja Ahmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University. It was established that their indicators were quite high. It was proven that such approach could stimulate students' interest in language learning and development of their competence. In addition, the development and spread of intercultural competence among students is positively reflected not only on their educational and professional activities, but also on personal development.Conclusions. This indicates that such a vector contributes to the development of a successful educational environment in a higher educational institution. The practical value of the work lies in the fact that its results can be used in the formation of methodological materials for training foreign students and developing their knowledge of the Kazakh language.