In collaboration with the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning offers the Bok Certificate in Teaching Language and Culture, through which GSAS PhD students may demonstrate their commitment to excellence in the teaching of language(s) and culture(s).
The certificate is open to GSAS PhD students who teach courses in language, culture, and literature in Harvard College and who want to deepen their knowledge of language pedagogy. GSAS PhD students teaching in other disciplines should explore the Bok Teaching Certificate.
Bok Certificate in Teaching Language and Culture participants must fulfill requirements in three areas:
Please plan ahead to make the most of each component of the Certificate; they are meant to be completed over time, especially the departmental pedagogy courses, which are offered on different schedules. If you have questions about any of the requirements, please contact us at bokcenter@fas.harvard.edu.
View the list of all Bok Certificate in Teaching Language and Culture recipients