THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNATIONALIZATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION ON CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE FORMATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48371/PEDS.2023.70.3.003Keywords:
cross-cultural competence, intercultural competence, academic mobility, competence, internationalization, cross-culture, education,, cross-cultural sensitivityAbstract
This article is dedicated to the significance and effectiveness of internationalizing the higher education system and its impact on students' cross-cultural competence. The process of internationalization plays an important role in increasing the competitiveness of the higher education system and its students. Internationalization, through modern innovative methods, contributes to increasing students' worldview, strengthening multilingualism, and developing their intercultural, cross-cultural, communicative, and linguistic competencies. The increasing demand for students to study abroad has also increased the significance of cross-cultural competence. Cross-cultural competence refers to the ability of students to understand cultural differences, learn and effectively use communication tools, and achieve communication goals in a multicultural environment.
The purpose of this article is to determine the effectiveness of internationalization in developing the cross-cultural competence of university students. 147 students from Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University participated in the research. Students' cross-cultural competence levels were measured using a questionnaire and a cultural intelligence scale. Additionally, 17 students who had studied abroad through academic mobility were interviewed. Developing cross-cultural competence in students is closely linked to increasing the cultural and cross-cultural competencies of future teachers, and all students must be aware of these elements. The data obtained showed the effectiveness of internationalization in higher education in developing students' cross-cultural competence.
