Studying Intercultural Competence means learning to use the knowledge, skills and attitudes you have from your study of languages and cultures to challenge prejudices, build alliances and create a more peaceful world. 

The Certificate in Intercultural Competence (the CIC) is offered through Brown's Center for Language Studies. 

Check out their website for more details! 

Certificate Requirements 

Core Courses

• LANG 0800 - offered every semester

• LANG 1800 Capstone Seminar in Intercultural Competence (0.5 credit) offered in the spring semester 

Language Study Electives 

• 2 courses at the GRMN0300 level or higher  

Area Perspectives Elective 

• 1 additional GRMN course or one from a variety of disciplines (history, linguistics, anthropology, IAPA, etc) that relates to German

Experiential Learning Opportunity

• Study Abroad, Domestic or International Internship 

Procedure

Make an appointment to talk with Frau Sok about the Certificate. You can use this document can help you keep track of your requirements for the certificate. You will be prompted to make a copy for yourself. 

Declaration

Start taking courses that count toward the certificate at any time but you'll declare the certificate when you are in you 5th or 6th semester.  Use ask.brown.edu to declare. Please go to degree progress > declarations > certificates to enroll!

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For questions about pursuing the Certificate with German as your focus, 

please email Professor Sokolosky at Jane_Sokolosky@Brown.edu.