Aleta Anderson, Department Head, Language & Thought

Ric Underhile, Associate Dean, Instructional Support & Interdisciplinary Studies

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The Committee

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UpdateStriving to more clearly define “internationalization” in

a context of higher education and other professional associations that have not yet accomplished that task

Active consideration of GRCC’s existing capacity and desired scope for internationalizing the curriculum (i.e., “What can we do and what should we do?”)

A review of the concept of curriculum

Aligning existing resources so that they culminate in a logical internationalization/cultural studies curriculum

More intentionally link Study Away with Internationalization

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How could students benefit?

Have empathy for other cultures and values systems

Awareness of prevailing world conditions and global trends

Cross-cultural awareness

Knowledge of global dynamics

Awareness of human values & choices

(Tonkin 1994, 179)

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Cultural Competency @ GRCC

Supporting students in their development of a sense of self and community within the city, state, and region;

Providing opportunities for learning, cultural development and career education;*

Fostering understanding and building global partnerships;*

Preparing students to take their place in an increasingly global community and world citizenship.*

*Rosalind Ruby, Institute for International Education

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Considering a Cultural Competency Curriculum

Interdisciplinary in pedagogical concept and administration

Curricular arc: introduces foundational skills; reinforces cores competencies; results in a solid framework commensurate with the accomplishment of an associate’s degree for cultural competencies; transferability

Full commitment and engagement in assessment of student learning

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What we need from AGC Transition “internationalization of the curriculum” to “cultural

competency” or “globalization.” Cultural competencies will lead to a curriculum that is

internationalized

Support Study Abroad becoming Study Away to more accurately reflect the range of opportunities for students to engage in cultural aspects of the local, regional, national and international world

Authorize a capacity analysis for the development of a cultural competencies department or center, including a foreign student exchange program

Further consideration of strategies for designating student achievement of cultural studies/globalization/internationalization learning outcomes (e.g., diploma or transcript designation)

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