A study on strategies for cultivating Chinese university students’ intercultural communication competence
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25726/r2012-1853-3076-qKeywords:
theory of language transfer, intercultural communicative competence, competence cultivation, Chinese university students, strategiesAbstract
In the era of globalization, marked by the «One Belt, One Road» initiative, interaction between people from diverse countries and cultural fields is increasing. The formation of highly qualified personnel in the field of intercultural communication is becoming critically important for China. In this regard, teaching foreign languages in Chinese universities plays a key role in the development of intercultural communication skills among students. This study analyzes the relationship between the theory of language transfer and the development of intercultural communication skills among students of Chinese universities. In addition, based on a literary review and comparative analysis, the main problems in the field of intercultural communication among this category of students are identified. In conclusion, effective methods and strategies for improving the intercultural communication competence of students at universities in China are presented.
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