UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators

INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES

Human Rights, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination

Definition:

An understanding of human rights, equity, and anti-discrimination is fundamental to engaging respectfully with people from different backgrounds. This includes familiarity with foundational rights instruments, frameworks for advancing equity, tools for recognizing one’s own biases, and resources for addressing racism and discrimination.

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