The Intercultural Competence of Military Students in the Context of International Mobility

Matei, Florentina-Lavinia

doi:10.2478/raft-2019-0013

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate intercultural competence for military students before they go on an international mobility stage and after its completion, in order to see if intercultural competence is formed in real intercultural contexts. In the study, we addressed both theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural competence. As an instrument for data collection, an intercultural competency assessment questionnaire was used and, following its application, it was found that the high level of the “knowledge” component of intercultural competence determines a higher level of the other two elements - “attitudes” and “skills”.

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The Intercultural Competence of Military Students in the Context of International Mobility

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