In sum, the approach described in this paper – emphasizing faculty collaboration, shared
responsibility, and multidisciplinarity – offers useful ideas for other institutions who seek to
develop their students’ appreciation and understanding of culture. Gaining this appreciation and
understanding has never been more important than in today’s globally interdependent
environment. Our institutions of higher learning must equip our future generations of leaders
with the ability to respond effectively to the complex political, social and economic challenges
we face in the modern era of globalization. Our success – or failure – to do so will surely have a
dramatic impact on the evolution of mankind.
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