Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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IEMG 8563

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Exploring Perspectives on Intercultural Competence: From Theory to Practice

What is intercultural competence? How this concept viewed from varying disciplinary and cultural perspectives? In order to be most effective in developing intercultural competence in others, it becomes imperative to gain a deeper understanding of this crucial concept in the 21st century. Given the over five decades of work on this concept by scholars, there is a plethora of definitions and frameworks around intercultural competence. This course explores a variety of perspectives on this concept, as well as practical implications in regard to development and assessment of intercultural competence.

Subject:
International Education Mgmt
Department:
International Education Mgmt
Division:
Intl Policy & Management
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections in Spring 2014 - MIIS, MIIS First Half of Term

Spring 2014 - MIIS, MIIS Workshop

IEMG8563A-S14 Workshop (Deardorff)