Enhancing Students’ Communication Culture Through a Bilingual Approach

Abstract

In an increasingly globalized and multicultural world, fostering effective communication skills among students has become a critical objective in higher education. This paper explores the development of students’ communication culture through the implementation of a bilingual approach. A communication culture encompasses not only language proficiency but also interpersonal competence, empathy, and the ability to engage in cross-cultural interactions. Utilizing both native and foreign languages, particularly in academic and social settings, allows students to adapt to diverse communicative contexts. This study applies a qualitative methodology to examine how bilingual education impacts students’ communicative competence, cultural awareness, and personal development. The research findings suggest that integrating bilingual strategies in classroom interactions, curricula, and extracurricular activities significantly contributes to the enhancement of communication culture. Recommendations for educators and policy-makers are provided to support the further integration of bilingualism in higher education.