Competency as Intercultural Communication Factor in a Globalized World

The globalization of world development actualizes new requirements for international cooperation. At the forefront are the requests for competencies that will ensure the success of intercultural communication. The formation of a global culture, the multiculturalism of modern societies and cross-cultural practices require a number of key competences, including communication in different languages, awareness in the information area, ability to study, etc. In particular, the results of the sociological monitoring of the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences indicate a correlation between the level of competence and the cultural activity of Ukrainian citizens in the field of leisure time. Cross-cultural competence is an important resource of international cooperation. It relates to respect for cultural diversity, pluralism and tolerance, being formed in the process of intercultural learning. The stability and progress of international cooperation in the field of culture will depend on the development of the identified competencies