The SAGE Handbook of Intercultural Competence brings together in one volume the leading experts and scholars from a variety of fields (e.g., education, communication, psychology, social work, health care, conflict studies, etc.) and from around the world who do work in intercultural competence (defined as appropriate and effective communication, as well as behavior, in intercultural situations). Given the current and future focus on global workforce development, and on globalization in general, this Handbook examines the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed in our ever diverse world. This Handbook is a vital compendium that any scholar, instructor, administrator, or student can pick up and use for a number of different topics related to intercultural competence: Part 1--Concepts and Theory of Intercultural Competence (history; definitions; theories; models; methodologies) Part 2--Intercultural Competence Development in Specific Fields (such as social work, engineering, education, business, health care, and training) Part 3--Assessment and Research of Intercultural Competence (providing frameworks, self-report tools, methods, and case studies)