German (GER)

GER 600 Methods of Research0.50 units

A course designed to foster an understanding of the fundamental notions of critical inquiry and to provide training in intellectual and practical skills common to research in the areas of applied linguistics, film and literary studies.

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GER 700

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GER 601 Approaches in Linguistics0.50 units

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GER 701

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GER 602 Approaches in Literary and Cultural Theory0.50 units

Major currents in twentieth-century literary theory are discussed and applied to primary texts so that students can develop their own critical position.

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GER 702

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GER 603 Approaches in Language Didactics0.50 units

Approaches in Language Didactics

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GER 703

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

GER 604 Approaches in Film and Performance Theory0.50 units

Approaches in Film and Performance Theory

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GER 704

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GER 610 Topics in German Linguistics0.50 units

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GER 710

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GER 611 Topics in Second Language Acquisition and Computer Assisted Language Learning0.50 units

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GER 711

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GER 612 Topics in Sociolinguistics0.50 units

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GER 712

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GER 613 Topics in Discourse Analysis0.50 units

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GER 713

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GER 614 Topics in Linguistic Theory0.50 units

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GER 714

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GER 615 Topics in Language Education0.50 units

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GER 715

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GER 620 Topics in German Literature and Culture0.50 units

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GER 720

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GER 621 Topics in Comparative Literature and Culture0.50 units

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GER 721

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GER 622 Topics in Film and Electronic Media0.50 units

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GER 722

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GER 623 Topics in Literature and Cultural Theory0.50 units

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GER 723

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GER 695 Reading Courses in Approved Topics0.50 units

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Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

GER 700 Methods of Research0.50 units

A course designed to foster an understanding of the fundamental notions of critical inquiry and to provide training in intellectual and practical skills common to research in the areas of applied linguistics, film and literary studies.

Cross-listed

GER 600

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GER 701 Approaches in Linguistics0.50 units

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GER 601

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

GER 702 Approaches in Literary and Cultural Theory0.50 units

Major currents in twentieth-century literary theory are discussed and applied to primary texts so that students can develop their own critical position.

Cross-listed

GER 602

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

GER 703 Approaches in Language Didactics0.50 units

Approaches in Language Didactics

Cross-listed

GER 603

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

GER 704 Approaches in Film and Performance Theory0.50 units

Approaches in Film and Performance Theory

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GER 604

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

GER 710 Topics in German Linguistics0.50 units

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GER 610

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Winter 2026Course outlines

GER 711 Topics in Second Language Acquisition and Computer Assisted Language Learning0.50 units

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GER 611

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GER 712 Topics in Sociolinguistics0.50 units

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GER 612

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GER 713 Topics in Discourse Analysis0.50 units

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GER 613

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GER 714 Topics in Linguistic Theory0.50 units

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GER 614

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GER 715 Topics in Language Education0.50 units

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GER 615

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GER 720 Topics in German Literature and Culture0.50 units

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GER 620

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GER 721 Topics in Comparative Literature and Culture0.50 units

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GER 621

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GER 722 Topics in Film and Electronic Media0.50 units

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GER 622

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GER 723 Topics in Literature and Cultural Theory0.50 units

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GER 623

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GER 751 Topics in Linguistic Methodology0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 752 Topics in Theories and Models of Applied Linguistics0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany

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GER 753 Topics in Theories and Methods of Cultural and Literary Studies0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 754 Topics in Theories and Conceptions of Modernity0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 761 Topics in Interaction and Text0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 762 Topics in Research Directions in Language Acquisition and Multilingualism0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 763 Topics in Sociology of Language and Cultural Differentiation0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 764 Topics in History of Language0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 765 Topics in German Grammar0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 771 Topics in Individual and Society in Historical Transformation0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 772 Topics in Aesthetic Transformations and Theoretical Concepts0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 773 Topics in Intercultural Perspectives, Post-colonial Constellations & Transnational Discourses0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 774 Topics in German Literature and Culture Before 17000.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 775 Topics in Modern German Literature0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 780 Topics in Media Studies0.50 units

This course is taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 790 Topics in Intercultural Perspectives0.50 units

This course is normally taught in Mannheim, Germany.

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GER 791 Academic Writing0.50 units

Writing skills do provide an important tool in the academic world and are necessary for writing essays, presentations and research papers. However well you know your subject, it is not necessarily an easy task to talk and write about it. Therefore this course is designed for students who want to develop or imporove their academic writing skills and presentation techniques. The focus of the course is on processes of generating ideas, collecting information, and establishing a thesis statement. Furthermore it also gives an introduction to the development, structure, argumentation forms, and stylistic issues of academic papers with special attention to North American usage. This course is taught either in Waterloo or Mannheim Germany.

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GER 792 Master's Thesis Colloquium0.25 units

The function of the MA Colloquium is the preparation and discussion of the MA thesis. It covers key components of the thesis and the writing process, such as theoretical reflection on relevant literary, cultural, linguistic or media theories, research methodologies, existing research and the writing of a research report, as well as techniques for presenting research results.

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GER 793 Knowledge Transfer & Reflection0.25 units

The course encompasses two learning elements: A Knowledge Transfer Project and an Intercultural Reflection. Both elements are designed to encourage reflection on your academic and experiential learning progress and to engage with a wider audience.

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