Studies for acquiring a certificate in Intercultural Competence in Academic and Professional Contexts include:
The workload for receiving a certificate corresponds to 18 credit points. Additional achievements may be included. ⇒ Sample certificate.
Intercultural competence is the ability to
Theoretical knowledge in combination with practical experience should enable the student to
The studies required to earn the certificate are divided into theory, foreign language, practice, and reflection.
Theoretical Foundations
Required skills and knowledge can be acquired by successfully completing the Studiumplus module "Interculturality - Multiculturalism - Transculturality" or comparable modules in other subjects. The work required for these credits corresponds to 6 credit points.
Foreign Language Skills
The modules "Foreign Language I or II" allow students to deepen their knowledge of foreign languages. Foreign language skills acquired abroad or at other educational institutions are also recognised. The workload corresponds to 6 credit points.
Practical Experience
Credits earned in the modules "Intercultural Communication," "Successful Study Start for International Students," "Collegiate Projects," or "Praktikum" qualify as practical experience. The choice of modules should correspond to the intended professional goals and the demands of the respective professional field. Furthermore, a documented intercultural commitment during your bachelor’s studies can be recognized:
The scope of the activities should correspond to the content of the above-mentioned modules and the level of academic courses. The workload for practical experience encompasses a total of 6 credit points.
Reflection on and Evaluation of Knowledge and Experience
Reflection on intercultural knowledge and experience takes the form of a portfolio or an evaluation report.
After having completed all requirements, the individual performance overview, the documentation of the completed requirements, and the reflection report can be uploaded to the Moodle course "Zertifikat für interkulturelle Kompetenz in Studium und Beruf".
Please use the ⇒ form to draw up your individiual performance overview (in German language).
For questions regarding performance documentation and study planning, please contact PD Dr. Ljuba Kirjuchina.
You can also contact Margret Lieberum for support.
