Program Overview

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Germanic & Slavic Studies

About Germanic & Slavic Studies

The Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies offers various programs and courses in German, Russian, and East European Studies, as well as Dutch and Croatian.

Undergraduate Programs

• German academic plans
• German courses
• Russian and East European Studies (REES) academic plans and courses
• Croatian
• Dutch
• Featured courses

Co-op

The department offers co-op programs for undergraduate students.

Scholarships and Awards

The department provides scholarships and awards to undergraduate students.

Career Outcomes

The department prepares students for various career outcomes.

Graduate Programs

• MA in German
• Joint MA in Intercultural German Studies (IcGS)
• PhD in German

Guidelines

The department provides guidelines for graduate students.

Graduate Seminars

The department offers graduate seminars for students.

Graduate Student Dissertations and Theses

The department provides information on graduate student dissertations and theses.

Graduate Student Profiles

The department features profiles of graduate students.

How to Apply

The department provides information on how to apply for graduate programs.

Funding

The department offers funding opportunities for graduate students.

Career Outcomes

The department prepares graduate students for various career outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The department provides answers to frequently asked questions for graduate students.

Dutch

Diploma in Dutch Language

The Diploma in Dutch Language requires students to successfully complete two academic course units (four courses) taught in Dutch, with a minimum cumulative diploma average of 70%. The requirements include:

• DUTCH 101, DUTCH 102, and the equivalent of one academic course unit (two courses) in Dutch at the 200-level or higher.
• Completion of the Diploma requires one academic course unit (two courses) in Dutch language courses taken at an institution or institutions other than the University of Waterloo.

Dutch Courses

The following Dutch courses are offered:

• DUTCH 101 - Elementary Dutch 1: The basic elements of Dutch grammar with emphasis on oral practice and pronunciation. Introduction to aspects of Dutch culture.
  • Requisites: None
  • Normally offered: Fall term
• DUTCH 102 - Elementary Dutch 2: A continuation of DUTCH 101.
  • Requisites: DUTCH 101 or equivalent knowledge
  • Normally offered: Currently not offered
• DUTCH 271 - Dutch Culture and Society: An introduction to Dutch society and culture, as it is and has been expressed in art, literature, religion, and philosophy. Political-historical, economic, and urban planning discourses will be discussed. The course explores key concepts informing Dutch cultural identities. Students will gain skills in transcultural analysis and research.
  • Requisites: None
  • Normally offered: Winter term
  • Note: Taught in English.