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Our department specializes in the study of language, applied linguistics, literature, and film and visual culture.

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Graduate programs

Our department has developed three stimulating and challenging graduate programs that give students hands-on experience in teaching and research:

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Undergraduate programs

We offer courses in:

  • German: Students learn the languages, history, cultural traditions, ideas, and accomplishments of the German-speaking areas of central Europe.
  • Russian: We offer courses in Russian language as well as the culture of Russia and Eastern Europe. Students can earn a Minor in Russian and East European Studies.
  • Croatian: The department offers elementary courses in Croatian as well as courses in Croatian culture.
  • Dutch: The department offers elementary courses in Dutch as well as a Dutch culture course. Many courses in Dutch are offered online. Students can earn a Diploma in Dutch Language.

Meet the GSS faculty and staff

Waterloo Centre for German Studies (WCGS)

WCGS is a privately-endowed institute devoted to research on the language, culture, and civilization of German-speaking peoples. The Centre offers a wide range of educational and cultural activities for the academy and the broader community.

News and events

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The Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies offers German language courses at all levels - from beginners to advanced language courses. Many of these offerings are designed as flexible online courses.

Students who already have some German-language skills or students with native, near-native or similar advanced ability should contact the Germanic & Slavic Studies Undergraduate Office for enrollment advice.

Winter 2022
GER 101 - on-campus and online
GER 102 - on-campus and online
GER 201 - on-campus

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