German

 

With over 100 million speakers, German is spoken as a native language by more people than any other language in Europe. It is an official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. In addition to that, around 20 million people are learning German as a foreign language worldwide. Germany is one of the largest exporters globally, and the largest national economy in Europe. Two-thirds of the world's leading international trade fairs take place in Germany. Speaking German will give you access to opportunities working for, or doing business with, companies in the German-speaking countries.

German modules for 2024/25 are offered at Beginner, Elementary and Intermediate levels.

They can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. Modules with 44 taught classroom hours are worth 15 credits, those with 88 taught classroom hours are worth 30 credits. Check your level or take a diagnostic test.

Most of our modules are year-long. Intensive modules (two sessions @ 2 hours a week) can also be taken over one semester only. All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. 

To register for a non-credit bearing module, fill in the online application form. Please read the General Information before submitting your application or to find out how to apply for a credit-bearing module.

All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. The modules offered in 2024-25 are listed below. 

To help with your application, you can use this form to find the right module code. You will then need to follow the instructions on the form to submit your application.

German Language and Culture 1a (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4101 (15 credits) / LAN4106 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Tuesday 4-6 pm (Graduate Centre GC 202)

 German Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

• Module Code: LAN4001 (15 credits) / LAN4006 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 11-1 pm (Bancroft 1.02.6A) AND Thu 11-1 pm (Bancroft 1.02.3)

 German Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4000 (30 credits) / LAN4005 (non-credit)
• For: Complete beginners. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
• Class times: Semester 1: Mon 11-1 pm (Bancroft 1.02.6A) AND Thu 11-1 pm (Bancroft 1.02.3); Semester 2: Mon 11-1 pm (Bancroft G 13) AND Wed 11-1 pm (Bancroft 3.23)

 German Language and Culture 1b (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN4102 (15 credits) / LAN4107 (non-credit)
• For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Tuesday 2-4 pm (Bancroft 1.22A: Language Lab 3)

 German Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN4002 (15 credits) / LAN4007 (non-credit)
• For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 11-1 pm (Bancroft G 13) AND Wed 11-1 pm (Bancroft 3.23)

German Language and Culture 2a (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN5101 (15 credits) / LAN5107 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Intermediate B1
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Monday 5-7 pm (Lock Keepers LK 102)

 German Language and Culture 2a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

• Module Code: LAN5001 (15 credits) / LAN5007 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Intermediate B1
• Schedule: 11 weeks (23^rd September – 13^th December 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 9-11 am (Bancroft 1.06) AND Tue 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.16)

 German Language and Culture 2 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

• Module Code: LAN5000 (30 credits) / LAN5006 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level A2. Target level: Upper Intermediate B1-B2
• Schedule: 22 weeks (23^rd September 2024 – 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
• Class times: Semester 1: Mon 9-11 am (Bancroft 1.06) AND Tue 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.16), Semester 2: Mon 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.21) AND: second session TBC.

 German Language and Culture 2b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

• Module Code: LAN5002 (15 credits) / LAN5005 (non-credit)
• For: Learners with level B1. Target level: Upper Intermediate B1-B2
• Schedule: 11 weeks (Wed 22^nd January – Tue 15^th April 2025)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Mon 9-11 am (Bancroft 3.21) AND: second session TBC.

Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.