Topic:
Cultural competence has become a central concept in interaction between cultures globally. Define cultural competence outline three (3) theories of cultural competence. Then for the core of the essay focus on the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) theory of cultural competence. Outline the theory, critically analysing the background to the theory including its relationship to Emotional and Social Intelligence. Discuss the CQ assessment mode including any limitations and research evidence relating to what areas of behaviour and performance that CQ might predict.
(Note: the terms intercultural competence and cultural competence are often used interchangeably by authors. Material on intercultural competence will be relevant).
Cultural competence theories:
a. Intercultural traits: personality focus
b. Intercultural attitudes and worldviews
c. Intercultural capabilities focus on intelligence models
Reference: Standard APA referencing will be required; a minimum 12 journal articles will be required to be cited in-text and included in the references list.