Intercultural competence (IC) has been shown to be a necessary asset in the increasingly
globalized world, with individuals expected to perform appropriately and effectively during …

The influence of globalization on education, in particular higher education, has brought to
the fore constructs which were kept in the background for a long time. One of such constructs …

In this study we measured the effect of COIL on intercultural competence development using
a quasi-experimental design. Our sample consisted of 108 undergraduate students from two …

This revised edition of Michael Byram's classic 1997 book updates the text in light of both
recent research and critiques and commentaries on the 1st edition. Beginning from the …

In this study, it was hypothesized that collaborative learning in international higher education
contributes to the development of intercultural competence. Two hundred fifty-two students …

The importance of higher education has never been clearer. Educational attainmentâ€" the
number of years a person spends in schoolâ€" strongly predicts adult earnings, as well as …

A number of methods have been recorded in the literature with regard to assessing
intercultural competence, but extant reviews tend to focus on self-report instruments in which …

Short-term programs of eight weeks or less are an increasingly prevalent option for study
abroad. Yet, the effectiveness of these programs in promoting intercultural competence …

Intercultural competence is an increasingly desirable life skill in a multicultural and
globalized world. To promote this learning outcome, higher education institutions can offer …

The inclusion of social, emotional, and intercultural competences (SEI) in academic contexts
has been supported by international organizations, such as the European Union, the United …