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1Leadership Studies Programs, Chapman University, Orange, California, USA.
Abstract:
This article examines the importance of studying abroad to create opportunities for leadership learning. It also gives an overview of utilizing critical perspectives as well as leadership competencies developed during study abroad programs. By implementing the leadership competencies from the domains of learning and reasoning, self-awareness and development, interpersonal interaction, communication, group dynamics, and civic responsibility, the article demonstrates the effectiveness of designing experiences using a model of international leadership developed by the author. It also discusses examples of the model in action.
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