ADULT FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING AS A PART OF NORMATIVE CULTURE OF MODERN SOCIETY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2410-2075-2024-19.13Keywords:
adult learners, adult students, teaching/learning foreign languages, normative culture, foreign languageAbstract
The article examines the growing importance of adult foreign language learning as a key component of contemporary social and cultural norms. In today’s globalised world, language acquisition transcends mere communication, serving as a vital tool for personal growth and professional success. Proficiency in multiple languages reflects individual ambition and aligns with societal values such as adaptability, cultural empathy, and social mobility. The primary goal of the article is to analyse the sociocultural and psychological factors that influence adult language learning within the framework of modern normative culture, which made knowing foreign langue as its part. It explores how acquiring a new language fosters personal development, expands career opportunities, and strengthens social cohesion. The article’s originality lies in its holistic approach, integrating perspectives from cultural studies, psychology, and education to offer a comprehensive view of adult language learning within the norms of contemporary culture. The findings reveal that learning a foreign language significantly enhances social mobility, cultural understanding, and personal empowerment. It enables adults to navigate diverse cultural contexts and engage meaningfully with global challenges. However, the study also highlights key obstacles faced by adult learners, including cognitive limitations associated with aging, balancing multiple responsibilities, and societal pressures to achieve fluency quickly. Adult language learning is portrayed as a critical element of lifelong education, fostering adaptability in personal and professional spheres, and brings societal benefits of enhancing language skills among adults, such as increased social capital and the ability to thrive in multicultural environments.
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