Aims of the study

The paper is devoted to the exploration and discussion of modern methods of teaching and learning of intercultural communication in higher school. The aim of the study is to explore and discuss the essential theoretical and practical questions of the topic under consideration.

Research Methods

To fulfil the study both general scientific methods and methods of a number of humanities were applied. The study is designed on the basis of interdisciplinary approach and philosophy of synergetics. In order to get feedback from the students concerning their impression, perception of the course of intercultural communication, the survey and interviews with direct questions were used.

Outcomes of the research

This paper proposes methods for teaching students intercultural knowledge and practical skills they need in order to foresee communicative barriers, understand the causes of intercultural conflicts and adapt to different cultural settings.

Conclusion

As the result of the study and the analysis of the survey conducted, we came to the conclusion, that the integration of theoretical knowledge along with teaching practical skills based on the philosophy of synergetics and the dialogue style of communication in the context of higher education are the most effective methods and approaches to teaching and learning intercultural communication.

Implications for future research

The proposed model of teaching intercultural communication provides a conceptual framework for further research of both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject matter. A key challenge for researchers is to identify dimensions for intercultural competence measurement.