DIFFICULTIES OF LINGUOCULTURAL ADAPTATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT PREPARATORY FACULTY
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10.18522/1995-0640-2026-2-177-189
Linguocultural adaptation of international students at preparatory faculties is a complex, multi-level process that directly affects their academic success and integration into the host educational environment. This process involves psychological, sociocultural, academic, and linguistic dimensions. The study draws on questionnaire data collected from 64 foreign students studying at Russian universities to identify key adaptation challenges and examine the role of Russian as a foreign language (RFL) instruction in addressing them. The findings reveal the systemic and interrelated nature of adaptation difficulties, including psychological stress, language barriers, and limited intercultural interaction. The results highlight the need for targeted pedagogical support and demonstrate the effectiveness of RFL classes employing casebased methods, video cases, and digital learning platforms in facilitating linguocultural adaptation.
Key words: linguocultural adaptation, culture shock, intercultural communication, Russian as a foreign language, case-based learning, international students, preparatory faculty
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