What is Global Competence?
The idea of global competence articulates the knowledge and skills students need in the 21st century.
Globally competent students have the knowledge and skills to:
Investigate the World
Globally competent students are aware, curious, and interested in learning about the world and how it works.
Recognize Perspectives
Globally competent students recognize that they have a particular perspective, and that others may or may not share it.
Communicate Ideas
Globally competent students can effectively communicate, verbally and non-verbally, with diverse audiences.
Take Action
Globally competent students have the skills and knowledge to not just learn about the world, but also to make a difference in the world.
The Four Domains of Global Competence

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