The UNIcert® system
UNIcert® foreign language certificate
UNIcert® is a quality seal for the training, examination and certification of foreign languages for future graduates. It establishes a system of training, accreditation and certification specifically for foreign language training at universities, representing a major network throughout Europe. In the UNIcert® system, foreign language skills are certified at the five UNIcert® levels (UNIcert® basis, UNIcert® I-IV).
Further information about the UNIcert-System can be found on the UNIcert® website.
UNIcert® at the Foreign Language Center
The Foreign Language Center (FSZ) at the University of Tübingen was first accredited according to UNIcert® in 2001. Since then, the number of accredited courses has been continuously expanded and UNIcert® training is now offered in eight of the twelve languages at the FSZ.
What are the objectives of our UNIcert® training?
UNIcert® graduates...
- can not only read, write, speak and understand in the foreign language – at different proficiency levels – but can also interact, listen, negotiate and communicate content in a socially appropriate manner
- are also able to communicate professionally in their field in the foreign language
- are trained in dealing with complex issues and subject-specific materials quickly and flexibly
- know more about the target country than the usual clichés
- can mediate between cultures as they are more or less familiar with the communication culture of the target country, its academic discourse and the discussion culture of their field – depending on the level achieved.
- are effective at solving problems using a variety of authentic sources
- are prepared for action-oriented teamwork
- are familiar with presentation techniques, academic working methods and working independently