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Level 0 - Pre-novice (Aware of very basic facts about the country, region, or culture: location, size, neighboring countries, what language is primary, some facts about the government, major personalities, religion(s), some recent history.) Level 1 - Novice (Limited exposure to the country, region, or area of specialization. Less than 1 year of experience.) Level 2 - Associate (Has 1 to 2 years of experience working in an area of specialization or focused on a country or region at least 50 percent of the time. Has a basic understanding of the region or country.) Level 3 - Professional (ation.) Level 4 - Senior Professional (Typically, 4 to 7 years in a specialized area, in addition to general experience in a broader subject area. Has a deeper knowledge and understanding of most of the components of a region or country than many or even most natives of the country.) Level 5 - Expert (Has an in-depth, broad understanding of all aspects of the subject area with typically more than 7 years of specialized experience. Demonstrates deep understanding of issues and trends particular to an area of specialization.)
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