Bridge Scholars: Intercultural Competence for Leadership

Catalog description

In this discussion course, students will reflect on their own skills, experiences, and identities in a supportive classroom community. Exploring the fundamentals of ‘intercultural competence,’ students will become ‘cultural detectives’ in learning about themselves, one another, and Brown as they embark upon their college careers. Together, we will explore how we can become leaders in our own lives and in our communities as we pursue academic excellence and school/life balance. Class activities will include individual reflection, small group discussion, scaffolded written assignments, and opportunities for creative expression. Note: the first four weeks of this course will be online and the last two weeks will happen in person on Brown’s campus in Providence. During the online portion of the course, we will have synchronous class meetings on Zoom and regular opportunities for students to ask questions.