Webinar | Checking In with the Skill of Intercultural Communication

Intercultural communication is essential for fostering understanding and collaboration in our interconnected world. Developing intercultural communications skills enables learners to approach cultural differences with thoughtfulness and skill, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively across diverse contexts. This webinar explores strategies for helping students build these competencies, bridge cultural divides, and cultivate meaningful connections.

AAC&U’s Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric provides a framework for understanding and assessing intercultural communication as a key component of intercultural competence. This session will explore how intercultural communication skills are developed, evaluated, and strengthened in educational settings. Facilitators will offer practical strategies for applying the rubric to help you effectively navigate cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication across academic, professional, and personal contexts.

What You’ll Gain by Attending

• The ability to define intercultural communication as a critical learning outcome and articulate its importance in preparing students for global engagement.
• The skills to leverage the VALUE rubric for assessing student progress in intercultural knowledge, competence, and communication.
• Practical strategies to create activities that strengthen students’ ability to navigate cultural differences and communicate effectively in diverse contexts.