In many industries and countries, the most in-demand occupations or specialties did not exist 10 or even five years ago, and the pace of change is set to accelerate.

Demand for workers with third-language skills is on the rise, and companies stand ready to offer them better pay.

How can students prepare for the world of tomorrow?
By understanding the diversity and complexity of today’s world and the increasing demand on thought and cross-cultural skills.

How can students prepare for the future of jobs?
By being multi-disciplinary, insatiably curious individuals who know how to model ideas.

How can students prepare for the coming age of intelligent machines?
By developing the essentially human qualities of critical thinking and complex interactivity that will be more important than ever. 

In the face of these challenges, the MUIC Humanities and Language Division aims to be the leading international undergraduate program in intercultural studies, and to provide quality teaching and learning in key parts of the GE Program. 

To ensure that students have the foundational knowledge and essential skills to thrive in work environments that are evolving faster than ever, the Humanities and Language Division promotes the ideals of the liberal arts tradition and global citizenship.

MUIC HLD fosters thinkers who thrive in a rapidly changing world through innovative methods in languages, philosophy, and culture. We prepare and inspire our community to contribute to this evolving endeavor.

The Bachelor program in Intercultural Studies and Languages aims to be innovative in its design and responsive to today’s rapidly changing world by fostering cultural appreciation, critical thinking skills, ethical leadership and creative problem solving through collaboration. Thanks to its interdisciplinary nature aimed at promoting global citizenship, this program allows students to develop their cross-cultural communication proficiency as well as the ability to critically analyze and synthesize information, engaging with diverse perspectives to deepen understanding and develop informed viewpoints.  

The program’s learning outcomes are as follows:

1. Understand cultural diversity through various cultural contexts and their respective histories.
2. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in intercultural negotiation and mediation.
3. Take personal responsibility for their studies/work by developing intrinsic motivation and creativity to achieve success.
4. Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to become independent, active lifelong learners.
5. Use cultural awareness, ethics, and advanced communication skills to contribute to academic and professional fields.
6. Employ collaboration and teamwork skills effectively within culturally diverse groups.