This chapter is of particular interest to language educators interested in the development, implementation and impact of the Connections Standards. It discusses the theoretical and conceptual concepts that underlie the Comparisons Standard, the rationale for intercultural competence as an overriding goal, and the implications and application of intercultural explorations in the language classroom. Fantini stresses the importance of the role that language educators play in helping learners gain the awareness, attitudes, skills and knowledge to transcend the limitations of a singular world view and to become better participants at the local and global level.#Teachersandteaching #Principalfocus #All #Research #4.Comparisons #ClassroomExamples #Curriculum #Standards #BookSection #Research #All