MULTICULTURALISM IN EDUCATION: TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND TRANSLATION

The article is devoted to the growing role of multicultural education and concentrates on forming a personality that can easily adapt to an intercultural environment. The study thoroughly analyzes the forms, techniques, and means used in the education process, considering the European experience, and discusses practical ways of organizing scholarly work in a foreign language and translation, which contribute to the mastery of not only the skills and abilities of communication in a foreign language, but also the understanding of a different culture. The importance of extracurricular work in a foreign language is noted, which contributes to the formation and maintenance of interest among students in a language and culture other than native. It raises the level of speaking practice and translation skills, expanding students' learning horizons, developing their creative abilities, imagination, aesthetic taste, and memory, and giving them a tolerant attitude towards the carriers of another culture. The article shows different types of extracurricular activities. It is concluded that the system of classroom activities and types of students' extracurricular activities are united by educational goals, the implementation of which creates conditions for the personal development of students, increasing the level of communication and intercultural skills.