German and Slavic Studies
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
GRMN 1122 Introductory German 1 (A) 3 cr
(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 with intermediate or advanced German language skills.
Equiv To: GRMN 1123
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 1120, GRMN 1121
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRMN 1124 Introductory German 2 (A) 3 cr
(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 with intermediate or advanced German language skills.
Equiv To: GRMN 1125
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 1120, GRMN 1121
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRMN 1300 Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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
GRMN 1310 Love in German Culture in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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
GRMN 2102 Intermediate German 1 (A) 3 cr
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. The course is not open to students with advanced German language skills.
Equiv To: GRMN 2103
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 2100, GRMN 2101
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRMN 2104 Intermediate German 2 (A) 3 cr
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. The course is not open to students with advanced German language skills.
Equiv To: GRMN 2105
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 2100, GRMN 2101
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRMN 2110 Discovering German Life and Culture (C) 3 cr
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
GRMN 2120 Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C) 3 cr
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
GRMN 2130 Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C) 3 cr
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
GRMN 2140 Exploring German Literature (B) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
GRMN 2480 Special Topics in German (B) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 2500 Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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
GRMN 2510 German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C) 3 cr
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
GRMN 2520 Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C) 3 cr
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.”
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
GRMN 2530 My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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.”
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
GRMN 2540 Heroes, Feathers, and Tipis: German Fascination with North American Indigenous Peoples 3 cr
This course explores the portrayal of the 'Indianer' myth - a German fictional construct based on the cultures of Indigenous peoples - across German history, literature, film, and social media. Through critical analysis of Indigenous representation in German children's literature and media, the course engages with broader conversations about colonial legacies, cultural stereotypes, and the process of decolonization.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
GRMN 3202 Advanced German 1 (A) 3 cr
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.
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 3200, GRMN 3201
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3204 Advanced German 2 (A) 3 cr
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.
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 3200, GRMN 3201
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3206 Advanced German 3 (A) 3 cr
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.
Equiv To: GRMN 3220
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3230 Applied German for the Workplace (A) 3 cr
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.
Mutually Exclusive: GRMN 3211
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3232 Introduction to German Translation (A) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3234 Special Topics in German Language (A) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3240 German Enlightenment and Classicism (B) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3250 German Romanticism (B) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3260 Representations of the Holocaust (B) 3 cr
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.
Equiv To: GRMN 3262
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3262 Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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.
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
GRMN 3268 Angels, Vampires, and Robots: German Film 1895-1945 (C) 3 cr
Language of Instruction: English. This course introduces students to seminal works of German cinema from the earliest days of the medium to the end of World War II. Particular emphasis of this historical overview lies on movies from the Weimar Republic (1918–1933). In addition to
exploring genres like horror, animation, queer cinema, and propaganda films, the course examines the sociopolitical context of the movies and what critics had to say about the potentials and limitations at the time of the new medium. The class aims to enhance students’ critical viewing skills and to familiarize them with the basic terminology of film analysis. May not be held with GRMN 3510 or GRMN 4670 when titled, "Angels, Vampires, and Serial Killers: German Film 1895-1945."
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
GRMN 3270 Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
GRMN 3282 Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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.
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
GRMN 3290 History in Literature in German-Speaking Countries (B) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3390 German Representations of War (C) 3 cr
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.
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
GRMN 3500 Special Topics in German (B) 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 3510 Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
GRMN 3530 Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies (C) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
GRMN 4200 Literary and Cultural Theory (C) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 4210 Survey of Second Language Acquisition and Methods of Language Teaching in German (B) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 4540 Introduction to German Language Structure (B) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 4570 Honours Thesis in German Studies (B,C) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 4600 Senior Seminar in German Studies (B) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 4660 Special Topics in German (B) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
GRMN 4670 Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Hungarian
HUNG 1000 Introduction to Hungarian 1 3 cr
(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
HUNG 1002 Introduction to Hungarian 2 3 cr
(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.
Prerequisite: [HUNG 1000] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
HUNG 2100 Hungarian Culture and Language 6 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of Department Head.
Attributes: Humanities
Polish (Slavic Studies)
POL 1892 Introductory Polish 1 3 cr
(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
POL 1894 Introductory Polish 2 3 cr
(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.
Prerequisite: POL 1892 or written consent by department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 1890
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
POL 1900 Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland 3 cr
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
POL 2600 Polish Culture until 1918 3 cr
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
POL 2610 Polish Culture 1918 to the Present 3 cr
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
POL 2660 Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture 3 cr
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
POL 2692 Polish Language and Culture 3 cr
This course is an immersive study abroad experience in Poland. The program features practical language training and an exploration of the Polish culture. May not be held with the former POL 2690.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 2690
Attributes: Humanities
POL 2892 Intermediate Polish 1 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: POL 1894 or the former POL 1890 or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 2890
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
POL 2894 Intermediate Polish 2 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: POL 2892 or the former POL 1890 or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 2890
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
POL 3892 Advanced Polish: Conversational Practice 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: POL 2894 or the former POL 2890, or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 3890
Attributes: Humanities
POL 3894 Advanced Polish Through Short Stories 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: POL 2894 or the former POL 2890 or written consent of department head.
Mutually Exclusive: POL 3890
Attributes: Humanities
POL 3896 Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture 3 cr
Topics dealing with Polish 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.
Attributes: Humanities
Russian (Slavic Studies)
RUSN 1302 Introductory Russian 1 3 cr
(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
RUSN 1304 Introductory Russian 2 3 cr
(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.
Prerequisite: RUSN 1302 or written consent of department head.
Equiv To: GRMN 1330
Mutually Exclusive: RUSN 1300
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
RUSN 1400 Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation 3 cr
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
RUSN 1410 Love in Russian Culture in English Translation 3 cr
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
RUSN 2280 Russian Culture until 1900 3 cr
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
RUSN 2290 Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present 3 cr
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
RUSN 2310 Exploring Russia through Film 3 cr
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
RUSN 2410 Russian Literature after Stalin 3 cr
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
RUSN 2600 Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation 3 cr
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
RUSN 2630 Russian Language Seminar Abroad 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: One of RUSN 1304, the former RUSN 1300, the former RUSN 1330, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
RUSN 2740 Literature and Revolution 3 cr
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
RUSN 2812 Intermediate Russian 1 3 cr
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.
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
RUSN 2814 Intermediate Russian 2 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: RUSN 2812 or written consent of the department head.
Equiv To: RUSN 2820
Mutually Exclusive: RUSN 2810
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
RUSN 2830 Special Topics in Russian 3 cr
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.
Attributes: Humanities
RUSN 3100 Advanced Russian Grammar and Conversation 3 cr
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.
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
RUSN 3110 Advanced Russian Through Film 3 cr
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.
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
RUSN 3220 Selected Topics in Russian 3 cr
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.
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
RUSN 3330 Chekhov 3 cr
The study of selected short stories and plays. Lectures in English. Readings are available in both Russian and English translation.
Attributes: Humanities
RUSN 3580 Russian Poetry 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: one of RUSN 2814, the former RUSN 2810, the former RUSN 2820, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
RUSN 3630 Russian Politics, Government, and Society 3 cr
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
RUSN 3770 Tolstoy 3 cr
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
RUSN 3780 Dostoevsky 3 cr
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
RUSN 3790 Special Studies 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 21 credit hours of courses at the 1000-level or above] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
RUSN 3900 Tolstoy's War and Peace 3 cr
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
RUSN 4620 Selected Topics 1 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
Slavic Studies
SLAV 3530 Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level coursework] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Written English Requirement
SLAV 3920 Gogol 3 cr
A study of the author's major fiction and his influence on Russian and Ukrainian cultures and identity politics.
Attributes: Humanities
Ukrainian (Slavic Studies)
UKRN 1230 Language Seminar in Ukraine 1 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
UKRN 1312 Introductory Ukrainian 1 3 cr
(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
UKRN 1314 Introductory Ukrainian 2 3 cr
(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.
Prerequisite: UKRN 1312 or written consent of the department head.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 1310, UKRN 1320
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
UKRN 2100 Exploring Ukrainian Literature 3 cr
An introduction to Ukrainian literature. A number of works by major authors and from different genres are discussed.
Attributes: Humanities
UKRN 2200 Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals 3 cr
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
UKRN 2260 Ukrainian Culture Seminar Abroad 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: one of UKRN 1314, the former UKRN 1310, the former UKRN 1320, or written consent of the department head.
Attributes: Humanities
UKRN 2410 Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience 3 cr
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
UKRN 2590 Ukrainian Literature and Film 3 cr
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
UKRN 2600 Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies 3 cr
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
UKRN 2722 Intermediate Ukrainian 1 3 cr
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.
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
UKRN 2724 Intermediate Ukrainian 2 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: UKRN 2722 or written consent of the department head.
Mutually Exclusive: UKRN 2720, UKRN 2730
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
UKRN 2770 Ukrainian Culture until 1900 3 cr
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
UKRN 2780 Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present 3 cr
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
UKRN 2800 Literature and Revolution in Ukraine 3 cr
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
UKRN 2820 Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture 3 cr
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
UKRN 3100 Ukrainian Story Writing Through the Ages 3 cr
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
UKRN 3300 Literature of Independent Ukraine 3 cr
A study of recent writings from Ukraine, focusing on the post-1991 period. References to art and film of the period.
Attributes: Humanities
UKRN 3440 Ukrainian Poetry 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: one of UKRN 1314, the former UKRN 1310, the former UKRN 1320, or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
UKRN 3840 Ukrainian Novel 3 cr
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
UKRN 3880 Special Studies 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of courses at the 1000-level or above] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
UKRN 3910 Shevchenko 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: [a minimum of 24 credit hours of courses at the 1000-level or above] or written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities
UKRN 3952 Advanced Ukrainian Conversational Practice 3 cr
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.
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
UKRN 3962 Advanced Ukrainian Through Short Stories 3 cr
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.
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
UKRN 3970 Women and Ukrainian Literature 3 cr
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
UKRN 4640 Selected Topics 1 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
Attributes: Humanities