This review of literature examines the impact of globablization on the community college missions and the expected competencies that students should acquire from a community college education. In the late 1990s, many community colleges began incorporating an awareness of globalization into strategic planning and curriculum planning initiatives. The author presents a list of accepted competencies for the "globally competent learner," and suggests additional competencies, which include a focus on the importance of intersection of language and culture, an understanding of the interconnectedness of the economy and the environment, and the development of a critical approach to media and communications. Finally, the author explores the link between multiculturalism and globalization as concepts that have been considered for integration into the community college curriculum and mission during the past decade.
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