German and Slavic Studies
Head: Karin James (Acting)
Campus Address/General Office: 328 Fletcher Argue Building
Telephone: 204 474 9370
Email Address: german_slavic@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/german_and_slavic/
Program Information
This department’s program covers two European cultural and language groups. German is the official language of five European countries and an understanding of German language and culture is essential to any understanding of European history. Courses are offered in German language, literature and culture. In Slavic Studies, the department offers language, literature and culture courses in Russian, Ukrainian and Polish — the three largest Slavic language groups. The Slavic countries of Eastern Europe exert an important influence on international affairs. In Canada, immigration from both German and Slavic language groups has contributed greatly to the country’s cultural mosaic. The department also offers language courses in Hungarian.
German
German Program Information
For entry, continuation and graduation requirements for the General Degree and Honours Degree, see: Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs.
Major Program
For entry to the Major, the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in 6 credit hours in German courses at any level.
A minimum "C" average in all courses that comprise the Major is required to graduate, including the higher grade of repeated courses and excluding failed courses.
Minor (Concentration) Program
For entry to the Minor (Concentration), the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in 6 credit hours in German.
Honours Program
For entry to the Honours program, see: Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs.
Co-operative Education Options
Students interested in alternating employment terms and academic terms as part of a program in German may apply to enter one of the Co-operative Education option. The course and grade requirements for entry to this option are the same as those required for entry to the regular four-year Single Advanced Major and Single Honours programs. Students should refer to the general faculty regulations for Cooperative Options.
Other
German courses are arranged into categories as follows:
- Category A: Language courses
- Category B: Literature, Culture and Applied Linguistics courses conducted in German
- Category C: Literature, Culture and Applied Linguistics courses conducted in English
Micro-diploma in Introduction to German Language, Life, and Culture
The Department of German and Slavic Studies offers a Micro-diploma in Introduction to German Language, Life, and Culture. Students who successfully complete: GRMN 1122 Introductory German 1 (A), GRMN 1124 Introductory German 2 (A), GRMN 2110 Discovering German Life and Culture (C) can qualify for this credential.
Faculty of Arts students may use courses completed in the Micro-diploma toward the completion of their Bachelor of Arts Degree and alternatively, courses that are used for degree completion can also be used to satisfy the Micro-diploma.
This program is open to students in good standing from other University of Manitoba Faculties and Schools whose academic requirements and regulations for their programs allow for entry to this program. Students from other Faculties or Schools interested in the Introduction to German Language, Life, and Culture Micro-diploma should confirm with their home unit how these courses may be used toward their degree program.
This program is also open to individuals who are not currently students at the University of Manitoba.
Whether you are a current U of M student or you are new to the U of M, entry to Faculty of Arts Micro-diploma programs requires an application for Admission to the specific Micro-diploma program. Admission requirements for Faculty of Arts Micro-diplomas can be found in the Faculty Academic Regulations Section of the Undergraduate Calendar.
Interested students should familiarize themselves with the Basic Faculty Regulations for the Faculty of Arts Micro-diploma Programs, also found in the Faculty Academic Regulations Section of the Undergraduate Calendar.
Russian
Program Information: Slavic Studies - Russian
For entry, continuation and graduation requirements for the General Degree and Honours Degree, see: Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs.
Major Program
For entry to the Major, the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in six credit hours in Russian courses at any level.
A minimum "C" average in all courses that comprise the Major is required to graduate including the higher grade of repeated courses and excluding failed courses.
Minor (Concentration) Program
For entry to the Minor (Concentration), the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in six credit hours in Russian courses at any level.
Ukrainian
Program Information: Slavic Studies - Ukrainian
For entry, continuation and graduation requirements for the General Degree, see: Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs.
General Major Program
For entry to the Major, the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in six credit hours in Ukrainian courses at any level.
A minimum "C" average in all courses that comprise the Major is required to graduate including the higher grade of repeated courses and excluding failed courses.
Minor (Concentration) Program
For entry to the Minor (Concentration), the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in six credit hours in Ukrainian courses at any level.
Polish
Program Information: Slavic Studies - Polish
For entry, continuation and graduation requirements for the General Degree, see: Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs.
Minor (Concentration) Program
For entry to the Minor (Concentration), the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in six credit hours in Polish courses.
Programs
| Degree/Diploma | Years to Completion | Total Credit Hours | Has Co-op Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/Diploma German, B.A. Double Advanced Major | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma German, B.A. Double Honours | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma German, B.A. General | Years to Completion 3 | Total Credit Hours 90 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma German, B.A. Single Advanced Major | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma German, B.A. Single Honours | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma German Minor (Concentration) | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Polish Minor (Concentration) | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Russian, B.A. General | Years to Completion 3 | Total Credit Hours 90 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Russian Minor (Concentration) | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Ukrainian, B.A. General | Years to Completion 3 | Total Credit Hours 90 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Ukrainian Minor (Concentration) | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no |
Micro Credentials:
Micro - Diploma in Introduction to German Language, Life, and Culture
Courses
German
(Lab required) The course is intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of German. Basic grammar is included, but emphasis is placed on the development of broad reading and speaking skills. Reaches the A1.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. May not be held with the former GRMN 1120, the former GRMN 1121, or GRMN 1123. Students with Grade 12 German or its equivalent may not normally take the course for credit. Not open to students who have previously obtained credit for the former GRMN 2100, the former GRMN 2101, GRMN 2102, GRMN 2103, GRMN 2104, GRMN 2105.
Equiv To: GRMN 1123
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) This course is intended for students with some basic knowledge of German. Basic grammar is included, but emphasis is placed on the development of broad reading and speaking skills. Reaches the A1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. May not be held with the former GRMN 1120, the former GRMN 1121, or GRMN 1125. Students with Grade 12 German or its equivalent may not normally take the course for credit. Not open to students who have previously obtained credit for the former GRMN 2100, the former GRMN 2101, GRMN 2102, GRMN 2103, GRMN 2104, or GRMN 2105.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: GRMN 1122 or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 1125
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
Language of instruction: English. The course introduces students to representative works (prose, poetry, and drama) by German-speaking writers such as Goethe, Kleist, Thomas Mann, Kafka, and Rilke, with an emphasis on the ages of Classicism, Romanticism, and Modernism. Stresses the development of English reading and writing skills. The course is designed for students who have little or no prior knowledge of German literature.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. An introduction to the discourse and meaning of love through German culture from the Middle Ages to the present; analyzes the expression of different concepts of love (spiritual, courtly, erotic, romantic, sexual, free, same-sex, familial, virtual) in literature and other cultural forms. Stresses the development of English reading and writing skills. The course is designed for students who have little or no prior knowledge of German culture.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Grammar review, exercises, development of practical oral skills, conversation and modern usage. Introduction to German poetry and prose. Reaches the A2.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. May not be held with the former GRMN 2100, GRMN 2103, or the former GRMN 2101.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [German 40S] or [one of GRMN 1124, GRMN 1125, the former GRMN 1120, or the former GRMN 1121] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 2103
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
Grammar review, exercises, development of practical oral skills, conversation and modern usage. Introduction to German poetry and prose. This course is intended for students with intermediate knowledge of German. Reaches the A2.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. May not be held with the former GRMN 2100, GRMN 2105, or the former GRMN 2101.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: GRMN 2102 or GRMN 2103 or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 2105
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
Language of instruction: English. An introduction to German life and culture with an emphasis on experiential and reflective learning. The course will cover topics like popular music, film, memory culture, multiculturalism, environmentalism, food, and family structures in Germany. These topics will be addressed through the analysis of, among others, short texts, songs, movies, and graphic novels. Involvement of the German-Canadian community in Manitoba and of presenters from German-speaking countries is an integral part of this course.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: English. An introduction to the culture of contemporary German-speaking countries; analyzes literature and other cultural forms since the end of World War I, including the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich and the Holocaust, divided Germany, Re-Unification, and the European Union.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. An introduction to the culture of the German-speaking countries from the Romans to the end of World War I; analyzes literature and other cultural forms and their relation to the rise of the German Nation in the 19th century and its first "fall" in the 20th century.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: German. In this intermediate course, we will read and discuss a number of works belonging to different literary genres by major German-speaking authors, such as Kafka, Mann, Brecht, Böll, Grass, Jelinek, Wolf, and others. Activities and assignments in this course will focus on the development of reading competency in different literary genres, the expansion of students' German vocabulary, and the development of German written and oral expression.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of GRMN 2104, GRMN 2105, the former GRMN 2100, or the former GRMN 2101. Students with advanced German language skills who receive an exemption from completing GRMN 2104 or the former GRMN 2100 may also register in this course.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
Language of instruction: German. Topics dealing with German literature and culture. Course content will vary from year to year depending on the interests and needs of students and staff. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of GRMN 2104, GRMN 2105, the former GRMN 2100, or the former GRMN 2101. Students with advanced German language skills who receive an exemption from completing GRMN 2104 or the former GRMN 2100 may also register in this course.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: English. Topics dealing with German literature and culture. Course content will vary from term to term depending on the interests and needs of students and staff. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. Study of the German fairy tales with a specific emphasis on the "folk fairy tales" collected by the Brothers Grimm and their adaptations in the 20th and 21st centuries in film (Disney, DEFA, among others), literature, and music. The course familiarizes students with the historical, cultural, and national contexts of the original fairy tales, and trains students in different approaches to understanding those fairy tales (gender, psycho-analysis, child developmental psychology, horror, and others).
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. Discusses German stories of espionage in film, television series, historical novel, literary fiction, autobiography, and comic books. The course familiarizes students with spying in its cultural techniques and forms, its imaginary power, its gender patterns, and the complexities and ambiguities of concepts such as treason, performance, truth, good and evil. May not be held with GRMN 2500 when titled “Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance.”
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 2500
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. Discusses the representation of nature in German culture through the analysis of a broad variety of texts (novels, short stories, movies, television series etc.). The course familiarizes students with how the German-speaking world conceptualizes nature and climate change and introduces them to the field of Ecocriticism. May not be held with GRMN 2500 when titled “My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation.”
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 2500
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Modern German usage through conversation, writing and practical exercises; study of contemporary fictional and non-fictional texts and films. Emphasis on vocabulary and structural and stylistic problems. Reaches the B1.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. May not be held with GRMN 3201 or the former 3200.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of GRMN 2104, GRMN 2105, the former GRMN 2100, or GRMN 2101, or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 3200, GRMN 3201
Attributes: Humanities
Modern German usage through conversation, writing and practical exercises; study of contemporary fictional and non-fictional texts and films. Emphasis on vocabulary and structural and stylistic problems. Reaches the B1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. May not be held with GRMN 3201 or the former GRMN 3200.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: GRMN 3201 or GRMN 3202 or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 3200, GRMN 3201
Attributes: Humanities
Advanced work on various aspects of the German language, involving intensive practice in writing and conversational skills; translation of literary and non-literary materials from and into German; and exercise in stylistic and structural analysis of literary and non-literary German in a variety of registers and contexts. May not be held with the former GRMN 3220.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: GRMN 3204 or GRMN 3201 or the former GRMN 3200.
Equiv To: GRMN 3220
Attributes: Humanities
This course presents an introduction to the language typically used in business and professional settings in German-speaking countries and helps students develop a better understanding of the German corporate culture. Students will practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking on topics relevant to the German-language business environment, expanding specific vocabulary and reviewing some grammar points to further accuracy and fluency, with the goal of gaining proficiency in a professional German surrounding. May not be held with GRMN 3211.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of GRMN 2104, GRMN 2105, the former GRMN 2100, or the former GRMN 2101. Students with advanced German language skills who receive an exemption from completing GRMN 2104 or the former GRMN 2100 may also register in this course.
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 3211
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. An introduction to the art of translation (German to English) with a focus on translation principles, language analysis, and hands-on translation of texts from a variety of fields.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [GRMN 3204 or GRMN 3201 or the former GRMN 3200] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. Topics dealing with learning the German language. Advanced German language practice. Course content will vary from year to year depending on the interests and needs of students and staff. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [GRMN 3204 or GRMN 3201 or the former GRMN 3200] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. A study of selected texts of the German Enlightenment and Classicism, including works by Lessing, Schiller, Goethe and others; advanced language practice.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [one of GRMN 2140, GRMN 3201, GRMN 3204, or the former GRMN 3200] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. Study of selected fairy tales, novellas, letters, poetry and other texts by authors such as Novalis, Tieck, E.T.A. Hoffmann, and Kleist; topics discussed include the relationship between Enlightenment and Romanticism, the role of women, the discovery of the uncanny, the role of the fantastic, and romantic vampires, advanced language practise.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [one of GRMN 2140, GRMN 3201, GRMN 3204, or the former GRMN 3200] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. This course will focus on the literary rendering, including film versions and German memorial culture, of the Holocaust experience by authors from the German-speaking countries, such as Anna Seghers, Jurek Becker, Paul Celan, Max Frisch, Peter Weiss, Ruth Klüger, W.G. Sebald, and others. May not be held with GRMN 3262.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [one of GRMN 2140, GRMN 3201, GRMN 3204, or the former GRMN 3200] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 3262
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: English. This course will focus on the literary rendering, including film versions and German memorial culture, of the Holocaust experience by authors from the German-speaking countries, such as Anna Seghers, Jurek Becker, Paul Celan, Max Frisch, Peter Weiss, Ruth Klüger, W.G. Sebald, and others. Students may not hold credit for both GRMN 3262 and GRMN 3260.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 3260
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. Studies the major accomplishments of East and West German cinema of the postwar period, as well as cinematic trends since German unification. We will consider questions of narrative, genre, and authorship, examine film's relationship to other media, and focus on the dynamic interaction between film history and social history.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. Explores a wide range of literary and cultural texts that deal with sex and gender in the German-speaking world. Discussion will address topics such as representation of women and men in literature and the social and historical climate in which the literature was and is produced. Students may not hold credit for both GRMN 3282 and the former GRMN 3280.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 3280
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: German. Analyzes how history is represented and remembered in literature and other genres. The course will focus on the representation of one historical period such as the Weimar Republic or the Nazi Third Reich. Please consult the instructor for details on which historical period as it appears in literature will be considered.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [one of GRMN 2140, GRMN 3201, GRMN 3204, or the former GRMN 3200] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: English. Focuses on representations of war, particularly World War II from a German and European perspective in fiction, historiography, film, photography, and memorial culture. Students may not hold credit for both GRMN 3390 and the former GRMN 3392.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 3392
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: German. Topics dealing with German literature and culture. Course content will vary from year to year depending on interests and needs of students and staff. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [one of GRMN 2140, GRMN 3201, GRMN 3204, the former GRMN 3200] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: English. Topics dealing with German literature and culture. Course content will vary from year to year depending on interests and needs of students and staff. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. Topics comparing German and Slavic – Ukrainian, Russian, Polish – literatures and cultures. Course is co-taught by a member from the German and one from the Slavic Section. Course content will vary from year to year depending on interests and needs of students and staff. Possible topics include Memory of World War II, Cold War and Post-Cold War, and Modernism. Students may not hold credit for both GRMN 3530 and SLAV 3530 when topic is the same. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of instruction: English. A survey of the major theoretical approaches to German literatures and cultures. Discusses the aesthetics of Enlightenment and Idealism, Nietzsche, Freud, Prague Structuralism, hermeneutics, semiotics, the Frankfurt School, collective memory, gender studies, and multi-culturalism; application of theories to German literary texts and other cultural examples.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. For advanced undergraduate students with a high proficiency in German who are interested in the learning and teaching of German as a foreign / second language; the course provides a general introduction to theories and approaches in second language acquisition (SLA) and to methods of the teaching of German as a foreign language. This course is not acceptable for credit in a Bachelor of Education program.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. An introduction to the scientific study of the German language and to the role of the language teacher in the examination, analysis, and description of the German language. Topics include grammar, word formation, meaning, sound systems, language acquisition and change, and language in society.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
The Thesis presents the results of an independent research project supervised by a faculty member. The thesis can be written in German or in English.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. Introduces basic methodology of German literary and cultural studies (genres, periods, resources, bibliographical methods). Examines German culture during critical periods in German history with specific emphasis on literature. Students work closely with a faculty advisor during the semester and are expected to produce a major research paper.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: German. The specific content of this course will vary from year to year. A description of the course is available in advance at the Department Office. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: English. The specific content of this course will vary from year to year. A description of the course is available in advance at the Department Office. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Hungarian
(Lab required) The course is intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of Hungarian. Students are introduced to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as aspects of Hungarian culture. Emphasis is placed on communication skills. Satisfactory completion of this course enables students to proceed to HUNG 1002 Introduction to Hungarian 2.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required.) The course is intended for students with some elementary knowledge of Hungarian. Students will expand their understanding of basic grammar and vocabulary, as well as aspects of Hungarian culture. Emphasis is placed on communication skills.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [HUNG 1000] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
Taught in English. This course is an immersive study experience in Budapest and Szeged in Hungary. The program features an exploration of Hungarian culture, life and society in excursions, classes, and guest lectures, and some practical language training of introductory conversational Hungarian.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of Department Head.
Attributes: Humanities
Polish (Slavic Studies)
(Lab required) The course is intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of Polish. Basic grammar is included, but emphasis is placed on the development of broad reading and speaking skills. May not be held with the former POL 1890.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 1890
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) The course is intended for students with some knowledge of Polish. Emphasis is placed on oral practice, grammar, reading, and writing. May not be held with the former POL 1890.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: POL 1892 or written consent by department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 1890
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
A study of the impact of Romanticism on contemporary Polish national consciousness, images of love, and the role of art and the artist in society. The course explores diverse written and visual sources representing Polish and European Romanticism and its mutual influences. Lectures and readings in English.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
An introductory survey from the beginnings of the Polish state to 1918. This is a lecture style course devoted to studying the achievements of Polish culture and their impact on world culture. Students will observe the creation of Polish national identity through the examination of documents from literature and culture. Lectures and readings in English. Students may not hold credit for both POL 2600 and the former POL 2530.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 2530
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
An introductory survey from 1918 to the present. This is a lecture style course devoted to studying the achievements of Polish culture and their impact on shaping of the contemporary Polish society. Students will observe the cultural changes that defined Poland following one hundred years of non-existence as a nation. The re-examining of the Polish national identity will be studied through documents from literature, art, mythology and music. Lectures and readings in English. Students may not hold credit for both POL 2610 and the former POL 2530.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 2530
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Topics dealing with Polish literature and culture. Content of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the needs and interests of instructors and students. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Offered as part of the Summer Session, this course is a study experience in Poland. The program features practical language training and an exploration of the Polish culture.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities
This course covers oral practice, grammar review, and composition at the intermediate level. It is intended for students who have completed an Introductory Polish course as well as heritage learners. May not be held with the former POL 2890.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: POL 1894 or the former POL 1890 or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 2890
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
This course is intended for students with intermediate-level knowledge of Polish language and heritage. The course covers oral practice, grammar review, composition, translation, and readings of selected prose and poetry. May not be held with the former POL 2890.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: POL 2892 or the former POL 1890 or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 2890
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
Development of skills in spoken and written Polish, within the context of contemporary Polish culture, via a variety of sources, such as: news articles, comics, music. May not be held with the former POL 3890.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: POL 2894 or the former POL 2890, or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 3890
Attributes: Humanities
Development of advanced language skills: writing, reading, listening comprehension, and speaking. Exploration and analysis of Polish cultural tropes within the context of short stories. May not be held with the former POL 3890.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: POL 2894 or the former POL 2890 or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 3890
Attributes: Humanities
Russian (Slavic Studies)
(Lab required) Basic grammar, conversation and reading with emphasis on communication skills. Not open to native speakers and students with high school Russian credit. May not be held with the former RUSN 1300.
Mutually Exclusive: RUSN 1300
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) This course develops basic reading, writing, and conversational skills. It is intended for students who have knowledge of the alphabet as well as elementary reading, comprehension, and writing skills equivalent to those achieved in RUSN 1302. May not be held with the former RUSN 1300 or the former RUSN 1330.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: RUSN 1302 or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 1330
Mutually Exclusive: RUSN 1300
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
An introduction to representative works by major Russian writers, with emphasis on key paradigms in literary and socio-political thinking in Russia. Early 19th century to the present. The course is designed for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Russian literature. Lectures and readings in English. Students may not hold credit for both RUSN 1400 and the former RUSN 2770.
Equiv To: RUSN 2770
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
An introduction to the discourse of love in Russian culture from the Middle Ages to the present. The course explores different meanings of love (spiritual, erotic, romantic, same-sex, familial) in Russian culture by means of examining a variety of portrayals of the interactions of love, sex, religion, and politics in literature and other cultural forms. The course is designed for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Russian culture. Language of instruction: English.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
A survey of the Russian cultural heritage from the pre-Christian era to the end of the nineteenth century. Mythology, the arts and literature. Lectures in English. Readings are available in both English translation and in the original.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Russian culture from the end of the 19th century to the present day. Major developments in Russian art, film and literature. Readings are available in both English translation and in the original.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
A survey of Russian cinema from its origins to the present. The course focuses on the role of film in Russian culture, ideological uses of film, and cinema as a medium of cultural dissent and witness to social change. Lectures in English; all films are in Russian with English subtitles; no prior knowledge of Russian language or culture is required.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
A survey of Russian literature from the period of High Stalinism to the present. The course examines effects of ideological and political change on literary production. Lectures in English. Readings in English or in the original.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of Instruction: English. Topics dealing with Russian culture. The course content may vary. Students may earn multiple credits for this course only when the course subtitle is different.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
The study of Russian language, literature and culture at an intensive language school in Eastern Europe. Designed for students aiming at near native fluency.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: One of RUSN 1304, the former RUSN 1300, the former RUSN 1330, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Responses to the 1917 Revolution, focusing on writers of the twenties. Mayakovsky, Kollontai, Babel, Olesha, Zamyatin, Pilnyak, Bulgakov. References to art, cinema and cultural politics of the period. Lectures in English.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Intermediate grammar review, reading, writing and conversation. Development of communication skills through oral and written exercises. Cultural content is introduced through use of audio-visual materials. The course is intended for students who already have basic comprehension, communication and writing skills. May not be held with the former RUSN 2810 or the former RUSN 2820.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: One of RUSN 1304, the former RUSN 1300, the former RUSN 1330, Russian 41G, or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: RUSN 2810, RUSN 2820
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
Intermediate grammar review, reading, writing, and conversation. Development of communication skills through communicative exercises. Cultural content is introduced through use of audio-visual materials. The course is intended for students who already have good skills at comprehension, communication and writing on the Intermediate level. May not be held with the former RUSN 2810 or the former RUSN 2820.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: RUSN 2812 or written consent of the department head.
Equiv To: RUSN 2820
Mutually Exclusive: RUSN 2810
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
A study of the Russian language through listening, reading, writing, and conversation, with a strong cultural component. The content of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the needs and interests of the students and staff. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of RUSN 1304, the former RUSN 1300, the former RUSN 1330, RUSN 2814, the former RUSN 2810, the former RUSN 2820, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Advanced speaking, composition, translation, and reading through a study of selected literary and other texts. Development of overall communication skills. May not be held with the former RUSN 3200 or the former RUSN 3930.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of RUSN 2814, the former RUSN 2810, the former RUSN 2820, or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: RUSN 3200, RUSN 3930
Attributes: Humanities
Advanced composition, translation, reading, and speaking through a study of selected films. Development of overall communication skills. May not be held with the former RUSN 3210, or the former RUSN 3930, or the former RUSN 3940.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of RUSN 2814, the former RUSN 2810, the former RUSN 2820, or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: RUSN 3210, RUSN 3940
Mutually Exclusive: RUSN 3930
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: Russian. Advanced study of the Russian language through reading and analysis of literary or/and non-fictional texts including academic writing. The content of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the needs and interests of instructors and students. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of RUSN 2814, RUSN 3210, the former RUSN 3200, the former RUSN 2810, the former RUSN 2820, the former RUSN 3930, the former RUSN 3940, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
The study of selected short stories and plays. Lectures in English. Readings are available in both Russian and English translation.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: Russian. A study of major Russian poetry from the 19th to 21st century, including works by Pushkin, Lermontov, Tiutchev, Fet, Blok, Mayakovsky, Akhmatova, Esenin, Evtushenko, Gandlevsky, etc.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of RUSN 2814, the former RUSN 2810, the former RUSN 2820, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Language of instruction: English. Survey of contemporary Russia that explores the social, cultural and economic factors shaping its domestic politics and foreign policy. Analyses Russia’s transformation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, citizenship and social agency, Russian identity formation in a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional state, and Russia’s complex relationships with its neighbours and former Cold War foes. Students may not hold credit for both RUSN 3630 and POLS 3630.
Equiv To: POLS 3630
Attributes: Humanities
A study of the novelist that focuses on the development of the aesthetic views and intellectual biography. Representative works from his early, middle and late period will be selected for analysis. Lectures in English. Readings in the original or in English.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
A study that focuses on the writer's art, in particular on his development of the polyphonic novel. Lectures in English. Readings in the original or in English.
Attributes: Humanities
The content of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the needs and interests of instructors and students. A description of the course is available in advance at the department office. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 21 credit hours of courses at the 1000-level or above] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
This writer's art, view of history and human nature. References to film versions. Lectures in English. Readings in the original or in English.
Attributes: Humanities
A program of independent reading and/or research on selected topics to 1900, undertaken by a student in consultation with his or her prospective instructor. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Slavic Studies
Language of instruction: English. Topics comparing German and Slavic – Ukrainian, Russian, Polish – literatures and cultures. Course is co-taught by a member from the German and one from the Slavic Section. Course content will vary from year to year depending on interests and needs of students and staff. Possible Topics include Memory of World War II, Cold War and Post-Cold War, and Modernism. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different. Students may not hold credit for both SLAV 3530 and GRMN 3530 when topic is the same.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
A study of the author's major fiction and his influence on Russian and Ukrainian cultures and identity politics.
Attributes: Humanities
Ukrainian (Slavic Studies)
The study of Ukrainian language at an intensive language school in Ukraine. The course is designed for students aiming at near-native fluency.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) Basic grammar, conversation, composition and reading. Emphasis is placed on communication skills. Cultural content is introduced through a range of audio-visual materials. Not open to native speakers and students with high school Ukrainian credit. May not be held with the former UKRN 1310 or the former UKRN 1320.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 1310, UKRN 1320
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) This course provides an introductory study of phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary. The course is intended for students who already have a knowledge of the alphabet and the sound system and elementary oral comprehension and reading, writing, and speaking skills. May not be held with the former UKRN 1310 and the former UKRN 1320.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: UKRN 1312 or written consent of the department head.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 1310, UKRN 1320
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
An introduction to Ukrainian literature. A number of works by major authors and from different genres are discussed.
Attributes: Humanities
An exploration of folk mythology, and the rites, rituals and festivals associated with the calendar cycle. Lectures and readings in English. Students may not hold credit for UKRN 2200 and any of: the former UKRN 2510 or the former UKRN 2520.
Equiv To: UKRN 2510, UKRN 2520
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
This course is a study experience in Ukraine. The course features extensive exploration of contemporary Ukrainian culture. The course is taught in English.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of UKRN 1314, the former UKRN 1310, the former UKRN 1320, or written consent of the department head.
Attributes: Humanities
A study of the legacy left by several generations of Ukrainian Canadians in literature and the performing arts, music, art and architecture, with particular attention to the construction of identity and the critique of culture. Lectures and readings in English. Students may not hold credit for both UKRN 2410 and the former UKRN 2420.
Equiv To: UKRN 2420
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
An examination of the relationship of Ukrainian literature and film. Students read literary works which have inspired films and analyze the unique formal qualities of each. The course considers the stylistic influence of film on literature and vice versa; the relationship between writer and director, especially in the case where they are one and the same person. Readings in the original and/or in English. Films in Ukrainian with English subtitles or plot summaries.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Language of Instruction: English. Study of selected topics in Ukrainian literature or culture. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for the course only when the topic subtitle is different.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Grammar review, conversation, translation and reading of selected texts. Development of communication skills through practical exercises. Cultural content is introduced through audiovisual materials. May not be held with the former UKRN 2720 or the former UKRN 2730.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of UKRN 1314, the former UKRN 1310, the former UKRN 1320, or written consent of the department head.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 2720, UKRN 2730
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
This course provides grammar review, conversation, translation, and reading of selected texts. The course is intended for students who already have basic oral comprehension and reading, writing, and speaking skills. May not be held with the former UKRN 2720 or the former UKRN 2730.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: UKRN 2722 or written consent of the department head.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 2720, UKRN 2730
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
A survey that examines the Ukrainian Culture Heritage from the pre-Christian era, through medieval times and the baroque to the end of the 19th century. Issues in mythology, religion, the arts and literature are discussed. Lectures in English. Readings are available in both English translation and the original.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
Major trends in thought, the visual arts, film and literature from the end of the 19th century to the present day. Lectures in English. Readings are available in both English translation and Ukrainian.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses, Written English Requirement
A study of literature and its relationship to the arts in the decade that followed the Revolution of 1917. Lectures in English. Readings available in English and in the original. Viewing and discussion of films.
Attributes: Humanities
A study of how the Holodomor (Famine) of 1932-33 and the Holocaust have been represented, and of the international impact of these representations. References to art and film. Lectures and readings in English.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
Masterpieces of the short story genre from early modern times to the present. Focusing on great works and writers, the course provides insights into the genre and into different periods in Ukrainian literature. Film adaptations of some works will be viewed and discussed. Students may not hold credit for both UKRN 3100 and the former UKRN 3850.
Equiv To: UKRN 3850
Attributes: Humanities
A study of recent writings from Ukraine, focusing on the post-1991 period. References to art and film of the period.
Attributes: Humanities
A study of some of the best Ukrainian poetry with a particular emphasis on the modern period. Lectures and readings in Ukrainian.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of UKRN 1314, the former UKRN 1310, the former UKRN 1320, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
A study of representative novels of the 19th and 20th centuries. The course begins with the Romantic period and ends with contemporary writing. Lectures in English. Readings in the original or in English.
Attributes: Humanities
The content of this course will vary from year to year, depending on the needs and interests of instructors and students. A description of the course is available in advance at the department office. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of courses at the 1000-level or above] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
A study of the greatest works, focusing on the writer’s intellectual and artistic development. References to his art and the imperial context. Lectures in English.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of courses at the 1000-level or above] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Development of oral and comprehension skills within the context of contemporary Ukrainian living culture via a variety of sources, such as: short stories, news articles, comics, cartoons, films, music, etc. May not be held with the former UKRN 3950.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of UKRN 2724, the former UKRN 2720, the former UKRN 2730, or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 3950
Attributes: Humanities
Development of advanced language skills in modern Ukrainian: writing, reading, listening comprehension, and speaking. Continued work in advanced composition, translation, readings and study of selected literary and other texts within the context of short stories. May not be held with the former UKRN 3960.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: one of UKRN 2724, the former UKRN 2720, the former UKRN 2730, or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 3960
Attributes: Humanities
A study of the literature produced by Ukrainian women writers in the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. Lectures in English. Readings in the original and/or in English.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
A program of independent reading and/or research on selected topics to 1900, undertaken by a student in consultation with his or her prospective instructor. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities