German

German Courses

Faculty and Staff List

Chair, Department of Language Studies
Professor Arsalan Kahnemuyipour
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Room 4122

Program Coordinator – Languages
To be announced
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, 4th floor (Room TBA)
lan.pc.utm@utoronto.ca

Academic Advisor & Undergraduate Program Administrator
Rosa Ciantar
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Room 4184
905-302-5337
undergrad.langst@utoronto.ca

Undergraduate Program Assistant
Jester Manansala
Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Room 4186
905-569-4321
info.langst@utoronto.ca


German Courses

GER100Y5 • Introductory German

An intensive language course for students with no previous knowledge of German. Practice in listening, reading, writing and speaking while cultivating an awareness of German culture. This is an interactive course with an emphasis on communicative expression and authentic materials. The Department reserves the right to place students in the appropriate course in the series (GER100Y5, GER200Y5, GER300Y5).

Exclusions: Exclusions: GER101H1 or equivalent

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 72L/24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER200Y5 • Intermediate German

Taught in German. This language course is a continuation of work done in GER100Y5. Expansion of grammar and vocabulary, practice in listening, reading, composition, and conversation while cultivating an introductory awareness of German culture. This is an interactive course with an emphasis on communicative expression and authentic materials. The Department reserves the right to place students in the appropriate course in the series (GER100Y5, GER200Y5, GER300Y5).

Prerequisites: GER100Y5 or GER101H1 or permission of department.
Exclusions: GER200H1 or GER201H1
Enrolment Limits: This course is not open to fluent speakers of German.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 96L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER204H5 • Masterpieces in German Literature in Translation

Taught in English and open to all students. Readings offered in both English and, as a comparative option, German. A survey of selected themes and topics on masterpieces of German literature. Students should check with the department and/or instructor regarding the course focus in the term it is being offered.


Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER205H5 • Introduction to German Literature

Taught in German. An introduction to the study of German literature and literary concepts using original German texts.

Prerequisites: GER100Y5 or GER101H1 or permission of department.
Exclusions: GER204H1

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER250H5 • Introduction to German Culture

Taught in English and open to all students. How can we define "Germany" both historically and in its modern and increasingly multicultural context? How did Germany become the political and economic powerhouse of the European Union? How can we reflect on the Holocaust using identity, nationality and memory? These and other broad questions are examined in their cultural, social and intellectual context from the Middle Ages to the present. As part of this course, students may have the option of participating in an international learning experience that will have an additional cost and application process.

Exclusions: GER150H5

International Component: International - Optional
Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER299Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

This courses provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work in the research project of a professor in return for 299Y course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.


Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER300Y5 • Advanced German

Taught in German. Building on materials introduced in GER100Y5 and GER200Y5, this language course provides students with a deeper understanding of German by developing communicative proficiency in all four language skills, emphasizing effective oral and written expression, aural and reading comprehension, and in-depth reviews and expansion of grammatical structures. The Department reserves the right to place students in the appropriate course in the series (GER100Y5, GER200Y5, GER300Y5).

Prerequisites: GER200Y5 or GER201H1
Exclusions: GER301H1

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 72L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER303H5 • German Current Events Through Print and Online News Media

The study of important political, social, and cultural issues in contemporary Germany on the basis of print and online sources is studied. Topics are typically selected by the instructor with the input of students. The course provides further refinement of writing style, reading strategies, vocabulary, and conversation skills.

Prerequisites: GER300Y5
Corequisites: GER300Y5 with permission of department

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER305H5 • German Literature: From the 18th to the 21st century

Taught in German. Building on the work of GER205H5, this course explores texts from the 18th to the 21st century.

Prerequisites: GER100Y5 or GER205H5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER320H5 • Topics in German Literature

Topic, genre, period, and author studies. This course may be repeated for credit with different content.

Prerequisites: GER205H5, GER305H5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER330H5 • Topics in German Cultural Studies

This course covers various topics in the culture of German-speaking countries. Such topics may include Berlin, Weimar culture, unification and the politics of memory in postwar Germany. This course may be repeated for credit with new content.

Prerequisites: GER204H5, GER205H5
Recommended Preparation: GER150H5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER335H5 • Post-War German Culture and Literature: Memory and the Holocaust

Taught in English and open to all students. Examines representations of the Holocaust in post-WWII German culture and literature across multiple generations and perspectives using a variety of media, including literature, film, architecture, photography and memoir.

Recommended Preparation: GER250H5 and 0.5 of 300/400 level literature or culture course.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER353H5 • German National Cinemas

An introductory survey of the history of German cinemas from the silent period to the present. Counts toward the Minor in Cinema Studies. Knowledge of German is not required.

Exclusions: GER351H5, GER352H5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER354H5 • Topics in German Cinema Studies

This course will cover various topics that may include genre studies, a period focus (Weimar, New German Cinema, Nazi Cinema, GDR Cinema), directors (Fritz Lang, Wim Wenders), or themes (transnational cinema, cinema and the city, film and history, film and literature, etc.). This course may be repeated for credit with different content. It counts toward the Minor in Cinema Studies. Knowledge of German is not required.

Exclusions: GER351H5,GER352H5
Recommended Preparation: GER353H5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER355H5 • The Theatre of Bertolt Brecht

This course will study selected plays by Brecht and investigate his dramatic theories and stage techniques. All readings will be in German.

Prerequisites: GER205H5 and GER305H5.
Exclusions: GER355Y5

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER370H5 • German for a Global Context: Business and International Relations I

Taught in German. An introduction to the use of German in a global and professional context, focusing on German for business and international relations. Emphasis on oral and written communication.

Prerequisites: GER200Y5 or GER201H1 or permission of the department.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER371H5 • German for a Global Context: Business and International Relations II

Taught in German. An introduction to the use of German in a global and professional context, focusing on German for business and international relations. Emphasis on oral and written communication.

Prerequisites: GER370H5 or permission of the department

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER450H5 • Advanced Seminar in German Literature

Topic, genre, period, and author studies. This course may be repeated for credit with different content.

Prerequisites: GER204H5 and GER205H5, and 0.5 of 300/400 level literature or culture course

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER475H5 • Advanced Seminar in German Cultural Studies

This course is an in-depth study of different topics in the cultures of German-speaking countries. It may be repeated for credit with different content.

Prerequisites: GER205H5 and GER305H5, and 0.5 of 300/400 level literature or culture course.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Total Instructional Hours: 24S
Mode of Delivery: In Class

GER490H5 • Independent Study

An independent research paper or scholarly project supervised by a member of staff on a literary or cultural topic. Students must submit a written proposal that includes a provisional project or paper title, plan of study and preliminary bibliography. Open only to students in their fourth year of study.

Prerequisites: Written permission of the instructor and of the Department to be obtained by May 1st for the Fall Session; by November 1st for the Winter Session.

Distribution Requirement: Humanities
Mode of Delivery: In Class

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