Bilingualism and multilingualism in a globalized society

Abstract. The peculiarities of modern linguistic situation of the modernized country are discussed in this article; unilateral and bilateral (parity or harmonious) bilingualism are marked; linguistic, psychological, sociological, educational and other aspects of bilingualism are justified. Multilingualism is characterized as the functioning of several (3 or more) languages in a multinational area and speaking several languages based on the needs of communication. There are several forms of multilingualism: a closely related and not closely related. Establishing two or more languages as state ones predetermines multilingualism as a mass phenomenon within certain society. Based on the analysis, authors provide conclusions on building a harmonious, socially effective bilingualism

Innovations in Turkic Language Teaching under conditions of Polyilinguism

The article deals with the issues of innovative technology application in teaching Tatar as a non-native language. It has been established that recently all levels of the Republic of Tatarstan educational system in Russian Federation have undergone major changes. At the same time, traditional forms of instruction are preserved in the general education organizations of the republic (Kharisova,2015,P. 170; Galiullina,2014P. 698). Its main attributes are described: an academic year, a school day, a school week, a quarter, holidays, a break, the schedule of lessons, etc. New forms of lessons used in the learning process are considered: creativity lesson, a lesson of work, communication lesson, a friendship lesson, a lesson-meeting, a lesson-concert, a lesson-conversation, an integrated lesson, a lesson-roundtable, a lesson-workshop, etc. The specific concepts and terms inherent in innovative technologies are distinguished: innovation, activity, an integral personality, learner's needs, a personality. The main goals of new technology introduction in the process of Tatar language teaching are indicated. The conclusion was made about the effectiveness of the following innovative technology application in teaching: modular technology, game technologies, design method, Singapore technology, problem-heuristic technology, computer technologies. The problem of modern technology introduction during Tatar language teaching should occupy a leading place in general education organizations. With the reference to the object of our research, the term "technology" implies a set of techniques and methods used by a teacher in the process of work, as well as the teaching materials used in Tatar language teaching (TMC, computer technologies, video and audio materials, etc.)