Language and Culture

Discovering, experiencing, and learning about languages and cultures – that's what the Language and Culture Team at the International Center of Leuphana University Lüneburg is all about. 

Language education is regarded as a central component of internationalization, academic education, and personal development. Linguistic and cultural competencies enable students to participate in international study, work, and social contexts, while also fostering shifts in perspective, self-reflection, critical thinking, and linguistic agency. Multilingualism is particularly important in an increasingly interconnected world; it promotes linguistic and cultural diversity, strengthens social cohesion, and helps people not only to communicate with one another but also to actively participate in democratic processes. 

As a result, we offer a wide range of study-related activities. Our language courses, which cover thirteen languages, are complemented by language coaching, study groups, workshops, lectures, excursions, and various socializing and communication formats. Cultural events, language cafés, and film evenings provide further opportunities for students to practice languages, gain intercultural experience, and gain intercultural experience.