Summary "Lineamientos para una currícula universitaria de Lengua y Cultura Indígena", , in Language and Culture at the university level, which emphasizes the development of skills and knowledge which are applied to real problems. The Language and Culture curriculum was designed for the Intercultural University of the State of Mexico (UIEM) at San Felipe del Progreso, established in 2004, to respond to the educational needs of the different indigenous/ ethnic groups of the State (Mazahua, Otomi, Matlatzinca, Tlahuica and Nahuas).    
      One of the goals of this curriculum is to establish a dynamic relationship between the intercultural university, the students' communities, and the larger society, within a regional context. Intercultural education in a multilingual heterogeneous society, in which diversity is the norm, promotes a permanent process of dialogue, reflection and analysis by creating a close relationship between school practice and theory through collaborative research and investigative activities.    
      Language is seen as social practice and culture is at the core. Students develop intercultural values and attitudes as they acquire skills and competencies through the study of their own languages and cultures and those of others. They are involved in community projects and research in which language and culture are viewed as tools for analysis and understanding, as well as the  basis for ethnic identity and pride. 
      In this paper, we describe the content and interrelationship between the different semesters of the Language and Culture curriculum as well as its educational philosophy.