UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators

INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES

Definition

University life brings together students, teachers, and scholars from many backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Intercultural competencies include the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to interact effectively and respectfully across cultural differences. These skills are essential both in the academic environment and in the global workforce. This section covers intercultural concepts and models, human rights and anti-discrimination, diversity and inclusion, global citizenship, intercultural communication, multilingualism, and international study opportunities.

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Table of contents:

6.1. Intercultural Concepts and Models

6.2. Human Rights, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination
6.2.1. Human Rights Instruments
6.2.2. Equity Frameworks and Advocacy
6.2.3. Recognizing Bias
6.2.4. Addressing Racism and Discrimination

6.3. Diversity and Inclusion

6.4. Global Citizenship and Civic Engagement

6.5. Intercultural Dialogue and Communication
6.5.1. Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication
6.5.2. Language and Intercultural Dialogue

6.6. Multilingualism
6.6.1. Learning and Speaking Languages
6.6.2. Language Diversity and Policy

6.7. Intercultural Skills Development
6.7.1. Intercultural Courses and Training
6.7.2. Understanding Culture
6.7.3. Cross-Cultural Leadership and Communication

6.8. International Study Experience

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

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Last Updated: September 10, 2026