Developing Intercultural Competence and Transformation ─ Theory, Research, and Application in International Education

"Savicki and contributors urge educators to craft international opportunites for learning based in experiential and reflective practices. Combining educational theory, program assessment, and pedagogical design, their essays serve as a guide for educators hoping to lead students toward transformation through intercultural exchange."?Diversity and Democracy

The focus of this book is to give solid substance to the growth and transformation approach to study abroad. It defines the central concept of intercultural competence, sets it within the framework of transformative learning theory, and offers ideas and strategies for facilitating its development.