Bilingual education in Germany: French-speaking context

Abstract

The research highlights the problem of bilingual education in Germany in a French-speaking context. An analysis of the scientific and pedagogical literature has shown that bilingual education is the type of education that is of constant interest to domestic and foreign scholars. The aim of bilingual education is to develop students' communication and activity skills, which provide an opportunity to act and interact in situations of oral and written speech on the topics of everyday life and on the basis of authentic documents and materials. The organization of bilingual education in the French-speaking context in Germany is aimed at developing students' ability to express personal views, describe and comment on information received, draw conclusions, participate in discussions and debates. It also provides for the development of intercultural skills, as intercultural education aims to form citizens who are open to other peoples, tolerant of their cultural and national uniqueness. From this point of view, educators seek to impart knowledge about the country whose language is being studied. It is primarily a matter of learning to work in direct contact with representatives of other countries. The socio-cultural content of bilingual education in Germany is closely linked to the daily life of society, the positive experiences gained, the successes and challenges of young people, and the modern perception of the European dimension. It involves the use of the latest learning strategies. Students learn to work with authentic texts, receive information from the media and the Internet. German bilingual education experts encourage the active use of innovative techniques and strategies, the use of additional learning tools. The role of self-education and self-improvement, which serve to prepare for language learning throughout life, is growing.