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An Exploration of Intercultural Competence Among Community College Students: A Focus on First-Year Experiences

Kirk, Melissa
2021-05
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An Exploration of Intercultural Competence Among Community College Students: A Focus on First-Year Experiences

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This study investigates students’ intercultural competence at a community college in the United States. In particular, it explores the experiences of first-semester, community college students in a first-year seminar course at a large, urban community college. This mixed-methods study uses data from administration of the Intercultural Development Inventory and semi-structured interviews with the students. Overall, students demonstrated growth toward an intercultural mindset. Implications and suggestions for policy and practice are outlined.

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University of Minnesota D.Ed. dissertation. 2021. Major: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development. Advisor: Melissa Anderson. 1 computer file (PDF); 171 pages.

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Kirk, Melissa. (2021). An Exploration of Intercultural Competence Among Community College Students: A Focus on First-Year Experiences. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/223162.

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