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ONLINE FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING IN THE RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE: VIEW THROUGH THE HOFSTEDE'S CULTURAL DIMENSION PRISM

A. Makhmutova, E. Zialtdinova

First published: 2019https://doi.org/10.5593/SWS.ISCAH.2019.1/S14.097View metrics

Abstract

At the present time the need to learn a foreign language is not in doubt as foreign language learning (FLL) can significantly expand cognitive abilities like memory, perception, thinking and personal enrichment, similarly, it contributes to promotion in career, advancement of communication skills and travelling opportunities, just to name a few. The main issue today concerns the organization of teaching and learning that can ensure a higher level of language acquisition. In this respect there comes up a question: how to organize this process to make it faster, productive and more efficient. Recently foreign language online courses (FLOCs) have become increasingly popular. The reason is their availability and convenience for learners of all ages, education and employment. In addition, the World Wide Web has become actively involved in the dissemination of foreign languages around the world – now even the most inexperienced user can easily find a convenient resource for learning a new foreign language online. However, like any formats of learning it has strengths and weaknesses. As English is widely promoted on social networks, all sorts of groups are massively being created striking the potential users with countless methodological programs. Besides, the Internet offers a huge selection of various textbooks, multimedia and other technical means, both paid and free. There is no doubt that in this connection a person is lost when choosing a program, method or resource of learning. The objective of the presented research study is to assess the relevance of introducing online foreign language courses for adult learners. For this study, we used modern marketing methods such as SWOT analysis and the Hofstede model for the study of cultures. The results demonstrate intricacies of the Russian culture for online learning including foreign languages. The practical significance of the study is to provide the results of research on the introduction of modern techniques in traditional education.

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Title
ONLINE FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING IN THE RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE: VIEW THROUGH THE HOFSTEDE'S CULTURAL DIMENSION PRISM
Authors
A. Makhmutova, E. Zialtdinova
Proceedings
6th SWS International Scientific Conference on Arts and Humanities ISCAH 2019
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2019
Pages
759-766
SWS Citekey
Makhmutova201914759766
ISSN
2682-9940
ISBN
978-619-7408-90-4
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
languagecultureperspectiveeducationteacherstudentexperiencechildcommunity
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