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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: 
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
 

The Waterloo Centre for German Studies and the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Waterloo are proud to present In the Penal Colony, a performance and symposium event!

Anna Kuhn's research titled 'A Call for ‘Widerstand’? Identifying strategies of the New Right's Language and Literature Policy.'  will  be centered on Verlag Antaios, a right-wing German publishing house. In a time of widespread protests against right-wing extremism, this project exposes the political instrumentalization of German studies. 

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Anna!

Join us for a live online information session to talk about programs in Germanic & Slavic Studies, including the cross-departmental Minor in Cultural Identities (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

Join meetings here

Or email the Germanic & Slavic Studies Undergraduate Studies office for more information.

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Visit Germanic & Slavic Studies at the 2023 Fall Open House to talk about programs in Germanic & Slavic Studies, including the cross-departmental Minor in Cultural Identities (CI).

 

The Waterloo Centre for German Studies will be hosting an online workshop on Graduate Studies in German.

When: Friday, November 24, 2023

• 1:30pm - 2:15pm ET

Where: Zoom

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

Interested? Please register for the workshop. 

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!