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Global Competencies (GLBL)

This is a list of the Global Competencies (GLBL) courses available at KPU.

For information about transfer of credit amongst institutions in B.C. and to see how individual courses transfer, go to the BC Transfer Guide bctransferguide.ca

GLBL 11011 Credits

Global Competencies: Global Awareness

This course demonstrates one level of a student's global competency focused particularly on developing a curiosity and awareness about the world beyond their immediate environment. Through a portfolio-based assessment, students will show evidence they have achieved mastery of the learning outcomes from reflections on experiences in their academic coursework, local intercultural experience and/or international experience.

Prerequisites: 15 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher

GLBL 11021 Credits

Global Competencies: Global Perspectives

This course demonstrates one level of a student's global competency focused particularly on recognizing their own and others' diverse perspectives. Through a portfolio-based assessment, students will show evidence they have achieved mastery of the learning outcomes from reflections on experiences in their academic coursework, local intercultural experience and/or international experience.

Prerequisites: 15 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher

GLBL 11031 Credits

Global Competencies: Languages and Cultures

This course demonstrates one level of a student's global competency focused particularly on developing and demonstrating a commitment to inclusion, participation, and cooperation with diverse audiences. Through a portfolio-based assessment, students will show evidence they have achieved mastery of the learning outcomes from reflections on experiences in their academic coursework, local intercultural experience and/or international experience.

Prerequisites: 15 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher

GLBL 11041 Credits

Global Competencies: Global Engagement

This course demonstrates one level of a student's global competency focused particularly on demonstrating their ability to translate their ideas and findings into appropriate actions. Through a portfolio-based assessment, students will show evidence they have achieved mastery of the learning outcomes from reflections on experiences in their academic coursework, local intercultural experience and/or international experience.

Prerequisites: 15 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher

Last Updated: 13-Jun-2018

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