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The Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies is planning on offering RUSS 102 - Elementary Russian 2 in Winter 2026 depending on student interest.Ìý

If you are interested in continuing learning Russian and would like to take RUSS 102 in Winter 2026, please email the department's Undergraduate Office (gssugrad@uwaterloo.ca) as soon as possible to let us know. Sufficient student enrolment is required to offer the course.

Pre-requisite: RUSS 101 or instructor permission.

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(GER 262 / REES 262 / ARTS 290)

Multilingualism is the norm, not the exception: We all use different languages, styles, and accents. You will learn to see language as a social construct and to identify different types (individual, educational, societal) and views of multilingualism (language ideologies).

No knowledge of German required. Readings and discussions are in English.

In-person: Tuesday / Thursday 2:30 to 3:50pm
Instructor: Dr. Grit Liebscher

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DAAD – German Academic Exchange ServiceÌýinvitesÌýstudents and faculty from German language and/or culture programsÌýto join them for anÌýonline information session aboutÌýscholarship and grant programsÌýofÌýrelevance to German language learnersÌýand thoseÌýstudents whose research includes aspects ofÌý German culture, politics, economics or society.

Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 2 to 3pm EDT (11am to noon PDT)

To join the DAAD for this webinar, pleaseÌý.

REES240 is an introductory survey of modern eastern Mediterranean societies with a special focus on Croatia and its neighbouring countries. The course examines the historical, cultural, economic, and socio-political interconnectedness of these societies, situated at the crossroads of both East/West and North/South communication and commerce. Students will discuss different perspectives on issues such as cultural diversity, gender relations, migration, and the place of the Mediterranean in the human imagination, developing critical thinking skills by analyzing relevant readings and engaging in independent research.​
Readings and discussions are in English.



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We proudly present the winners of our fall 2024 Golden Boar Awards!

Develop German language and interaction skills and cultural awareness. Meet Canadian peers and German students in Mannheim. Discuss topics such as Heimat, nation, migration, identity, and reflect on the role of intercultural experiences through interviews, videos, literary texts.

Taught by Prof. Grit Liebscher online.

Prerequisite:Ìý
GER 201 / GER 211 or instructor consent.
At least completed A2.1 or 3 semesters of German, with some flexibility due to online format.

Students from other universities are welcome to join this course.

Are you looking for a German language and cultural experience you will never forget?


Spend May and June 2025 in Germany with the Canadian Summer School in Germany (CSSG)!

Application is now open!

Application deadline: January 31, 2025
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Join us for a live online information session to talk about programs in Germanic & Slavic Studies, including the cross-departmental Minor inÌýCultural IdentitiesÌý(CI). Bring questions about German, Dutch, Russian, Croatian, and CI courses, about exchange opportunities, and about how learning languages can support your personal and professional goals.

When: Tuesday, March 12, and Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 1pm to 2pm

Or email the Germanic & Slavic Studies Undergraduate Studies officeÌýfor more information.

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The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Centre for German Studies will be hosting an online workshop onÌýGraduate Studies in German.

When:ÌýFriday, November 24, 2023

• 1:30pm - 2:15pm ET

Where:ÌýZoom

This workshop is aimed at both undergraduate and graduate students interested in German studies on the graduate level.Ìý

Interested? Please register for the workshop.Ìý

Are you looking for a German language and cultural experience you will never forget?


Spend May and June 2024 in Germany with the Canadian Summer School in Germany (CSSG)!

Apply now!
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