Study on the Construction of Mother Tongue Cultural Identity in Intercultural Communication

Abstract

The learning and cultivation of mother tongue culture is the basis for construction of mother tongue cultural identity. Language is the carrier and basic form of culture. Achieving cultural consciousness and proper use of negative language transfer can help to build students' mother tongue cultural identity and help students establish an equal and tolerant cultural attitude in intercultural communication, cultivate students' ability to respect, appreciate, and treat different cultures equally, strengthen national cultural confidence, and cultivate students' patriotism.

Developing Chinese Prospective EFL Teachers' NCA: A Qualitative Approach

“…In addition, it improves teachers' ability to respond effectively to culture shock (Forbes and Skamp, 2016). Meng (2020) highlights that heightened cultural consciousness among teachers, coupled with their capability to address negative language transfer, enables them to guide students in developing a stronger identity with their mother-tongue culture. Furthermore, teachers can cultivate a tolerant cultural attitude in students exposed to intercultural settings (Meng, 2020).…”

“…Meng (2020) highlights that heightened cultural consciousness among teachers, coupled with their capability to address negative language transfer, enables them to guide students in developing a stronger identity with their mother-tongue culture. Furthermore, teachers can cultivate a tolerant cultural attitude in students exposed to intercultural settings (Meng, 2020). Well-trained teachers play a pivotal role in enhancing students' ability to respect and appreciate different cultures.…”

“…Students taught by proficient teachers are more likely to treat diverse cultures equally. This, in turn, contributes to strengthening national and cultural confidence, fostering patriotism among students (Meng, 2020). For an extended period, curricula have primarily emphasized enhancing students' language skills and knowledge transfer.…”