Abstract:
University educational programs of Georgian language teaching are designed
for Azerbaijani, Abkhazian, Armenian and Ossetian-speaking entrants,
who do not have a good command of the state language and study on a onetier
university program after passing the native language exam in the Unified
National Examinations.
According to the sectoral characteristics of higher education of the
specified university program, since 2018, a grouping of students according to
initial language competencies has been determined. In particular, students in
the first semester are grouped into modules of different intensity in order to
continue their studies on equal ground in the second semester.
The sectoral characteristics of higher education also determine areas of
competence, including language competences: writing, reading, listening, speaking,
as well as intercultural competences. It is worth noting that the objecttive
of the program, along with teaching the state language, is also the integration
of students that is a crucial issue. In the sectoral characteristics of the university
program, it is noted that students must be able to “get acquainted, appreciate
and respect the Georgian linguistic and cultural identity and values.”
In the university programs of Georgian language teaching, a lot of
attention is paid to language teaching in four components: writing, reading,
listening and speaking, as well as integrated language and subject teaching
for mastering the sectoral language, teaching tolerance and diversity, however
integration issues are considered to a lesser extent that would help young
people to be aware of the Georgian linguistic and cultural environment, as
well as to acquire vocabulary based on practical needs, etc.
The European experience of teaching a second language is familiar with
integrative methods of teaching in several areas, including teaching a brief
history of the country, important practical elements, etc. It is advisable to draw attention to the topic: “Let's Live in Georgia” in
the university program of Georgian language teaching, which will teach
students facts about Georgia, as well as vocabulary related to public and
private services, and relevant language structures in accordance with the
simulation and situational teaching method.
