UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators

INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES

Intercultural Concepts and Models

Definition:

Understanding what intercultural competencies mean, and the frameworks scholars have developed to describe them, provides a foundation for developing these skills intentionally rather than leaving them to chance.

Useful Resources on Intercultural Concepts and Models:

UNESCO, & Deardorff, D. K. (2020). Manual for developing intercultural competencies: Story circles. UNESCO. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000370336

Annotation: UNESCO manual presenting the "story circles" methodology for developing intercultural competencies. Covers the conceptual framework for intercultural competence, step-by-step facilitation guidance, and assessment approaches.

Leeds-Hurwitz, W. (2013). Intercultural competences: Conceptual and operational framework. UNESCO. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000219768

Annotation: UNESCO document outlining the conceptual foundations and operational framework for intercultural competencies. Defines key terms, reviews existing models, and proposes a structure for integrating intercultural competencies into educational and institutional settings.

Ahrndt, S. (2020, July 12). Intercultural communication. Open Educational Resources Collection. https://irl.umsl.edu/oer/24

Annotation: This book examines culture as a variable in interpersonal and collective communication. Covers cultural universals, social categorization, stereotyping, and discrimination, with chapters addressing race, ethnicity, social class, religion, gender, and sexuality as they relate to communication.

Peer Review: None

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

Peer Reviewer(s): None