International Business: Intercultural Competence
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By participating in this optional badge program accompanying a semester study abroad experience (including summer), students will gain a greater sense of their own identity and cultural values, and be more open to cultures and ideas different from their own. Students will successfully navigate interactions with individuals from different backgrounds in a variety of cross-cultural contexts, working toward becoming true global citizens.
Career Management involves proactively managing one's professional growth by setting goals, improving skills, and networking to capitalize on opportunities and navigate transitions.
Communication is the process of exchanging thoughts, data, and emotions via speech, writing, and non-verbal cues, promoting comprehension and productive cooperation.
Critical thinking refers to the skill of impartially assessing and evaluating information to make a well-informed decision, characterized by skepticism and scrutiny of assumed facts.
Teamwork entails a collective endeavor of individuals to attain a shared objective, accomplished through effective communication, coordination, and reciprocal support.
To earn this badge, participants must complete the following: - all requirements associated with the GEB4940 Coggin Semester Exchange course, - pre- and post- study abroad assessments, - LinkedIn Learning courses, - pre- and post- study abroad reflection questions, - an exit interview upon returning from study abroad. Students must also exhibit growth in intercultural competence over their study abroad period. For this reason, it's important to take your time and put thought into each assignment
UNF undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in GEB4940 Coggin Semester Exchange
For more information, contact Kate Mattingly Learch, kate.learch@unf.edu
This badge is an approved opportunity that meets Experiential Learning Requirement for UNF students. For more information on UNF Experiential Learning, visit: https://unf.edu/explearn.