Certificate of International and Intercultural Competence (CIIC)

Intercultural competence can be acquired "easily", especially in real-life situations. Therefore, the elective "Intercultural Involvement" is particularly suitable for the development of intercultural skills. It is an ideal complement to the theoretical knowledge taught in the mandatory course "Intercultural Competence".

Intercultural voluntary work comprised of at least 50 hours (i.e. approximately 2 h/week in one semester) can be recognized for CIIC elective 1. Depending on the extent of your involvement, you can choose from the following three modules:

+ Module S (3 CP): starting at 50 hours of involvement.

+ Module M (6 CP): starting at 110 hours of involvement

+ Module L (9 CP): starting at 170 hours of involvement

In order to receive credit points for the intercultural involvement, you must attend an introductory course and a reflection workshop, prepare a reflection report on your experience, and provide qualified proof of your involvement.

The elective 1 is intended to provide a sustainable insight into the intercultural field of work. Only unpaid involvement in institutions and projects with an international and/or intercultural focus will be recognized for the CIIC. A crucial part of the reflection workshop is the exchange with other participants about your experiences as a volunteer as well as learning to reflect on the insights you have gained.

Examples for elective 1:

• Participation in the Buddy Program of HKA
• Elective course "Course Social commitment" of the Faculty of Computer Science and Business Information Systems (if the involvement is intercultural)
• Involvement in university groups with intercultural/international focus, e.g.  ESN Karlsruhe,  Engineers Without Borders or aim e.V.
• Volunteering in organizations in Karlsruhe (e.g. Internationales Begegnungszentrum Karlsruhe e.V.)