CONCEPT OF GLOBAL COMPETENCE AND ITS MAIN COMPONENTS

Abstract

The article is aimed at analyzing and systematizing scholarly views on the essence and content of the global competence of the individual in view of the challenges facing modern society. The following main methods were used: analysis, synthesis, generalization – to highlight the essence of the concept “global competence” and the formation of conclusions. Given the differences in the understanding of global competence among scholars around the world, the various categories included in the studied concept (relevant knowledge, skills, values) are considered. Global competence is viewed as a set of basic knowledge, skills and values necessary for successful living to understand international issues and successfully interact in different areas with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Four main abilities that determine the basis of the individual’s global competence (the ability to critically study the world outside the individual’s immediate environment; the ability to see and understand their own perspectives and the prospects of others, given the growing role of cultural interaction and diversity in the modern world; the ability to effective interpersonal and intercultural interaction (including the use of modern technologies); the ability to actively participate in global processes in the sustainable society) are considered. It is noted that a modern globally competent student must know the history of their country, its culture, traditions and appreciate other cultures, find common grounds with other members of society, taking into account the specifics of their cultural norms, and understand the complexity and diversity of societal processes in the world, to establish the connection between historical events, modern world economic and social phenomena. It is emphasized that globally competent students should be aware of their own uniqueness and act in society in such a way as not to restrict the uniqueness and freedom of expression of other people.