BENEFITS OF MULTICULTURALISM FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

Multiculturalism in foreign language teaching (FLT) has been an increasingly relevant topic in the field of language education. The aim of this research is to investigate the benefits of multiculturalism in FLT and to provide practical guidelines and resources for educators on how to effectively integrate cultural aspects into language teaching and learning. This research addresses five objectives that aim to fill the gaps in research and provide practical recommendations for educators. The first objective is to review the existing literature on multiculturalism in FLT and its benefits for language proficiency, intercultural competence, and cognitive and social development. The literature review will explore the theoretical frameworks and empirical studies that support the positive impact of multiculturalism on FLT, and the benefits for learners of different ages and proficiency levels. The second objective is to identify the challenges and gaps in research on how to effectively integrate cultural aspects into language teaching and learning in different contexts and for learners of different ages and proficiency levels. This objective will provide insight into the challenges that educators face in integrating cultural aspects into FLT and identify the gaps in research that need to be addressed. The third objective is to develop practical guidelines and resources for educators on how to integrate cultural aspects into language teaching and learning, taking into accounts the specific needs and contexts of different learners. The guidelines and resources will be developed based on the findings from the literature review and the identified challenges and gaps in research. The fourth objective is to investigate the effectiveness of the proposed guidelines and resources in promoting effective intercultural education and multilingualism in FLT. The investigation will involve implementing the guidelines and resources in different FLT contexts and assessing their effectiveness in promoting intercultural education and multilingualism. The final objective is to assess the long-term effects of multiculturalism in FLT on learners’ attitudes and behaviors towards cultural diversity, and to identify best practices for promoting cultural awareness and respect in language education. The assessment will involve tracking the attitudes and behaviors of learners over an extended period to identify the long-term impact of multiculturalism in FLT. The research findings and practical recommendations will contribute to the development of effective intercultural education and multilingualism in FLT, by addressing the gaps and challenges in research on multiculturalism in language education and providing practical guidelines and resources for educators. The research outcomes will be useful to language educators, policymakers, and researchers interested in promoting cultural awareness and respect in FLT.
Виховання мультикультурності паралельно з навчанням іноземним мовам у сучасному освітньому середовищі стає все більш актуальною темою у галузі мовної освіти. Метою цього дослідження є вивчення переваг виховання мультикультурності у навчанні іноземних мов, як власне дослідження явища багатокультурності, та за результатами дослідження надання практичних рекомендацій та ресурсів для сучасних педагогів-філологів щодо ефективної інтеграції культурних аспектів у процес вивчення мови. Дослідження вирішує п’ять основних завдань, які мають на меті заповнити прогалини у наявних підходах до викладання іноземних мов у середній і вищій школах, а також надати практичні рекомендації для педагогів, у який спосіб навчання іноземним мовам може стати ефективнішим і новітнішим.