Author Archives: Department of German

German in the City School Partnership 2022

Dear German Students, Find out if teaching is your thing! The iPRAKTIKUM team is pleased to announce the fifth edition of the ‘German in the City School Partnership’, an internship program that sends qualified U of T students to German programs at GTA schools. The ‘German in the City’ program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to use your German skills in a work environment, make professional contacts in the teaching field, and contribute to the broader GTA community. Your internship experience can be accredited in the form of a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) that will appear on your U of T transcript. These are paid placements that may include co-teaching, job shadowing, one-on-one tutoring, mentoring, and the development of learning materials and special projects. Read More »

Prof. John Zilcosky Recognized with a Guggenheim!

Prof. John Zilcosky, has been distinguished with a Guggenheim for his project on the cultural history of wrestling from Plato to Hulk Hogan. Check out the story in A & S News! It’s wonderful to see our colleagues recognized for their outstanding work! Read More »

futurGenerator Internship in Freiburg Summer 2022

Dear Students, If you are learning German and are interested in gaining work experience during your studies while taking advantage of your German skills then listen up now! The iPRAKTIKUM team is seeking applicants for an exciting internship opportunity in Freiburg, one of Europe’s greenest cities. This time, the placement will be with our partner Agronauten: Have you ever wondered how and what you eat impacts the environment? Or how that potato made its way to your plate? Would you like to contribute to a greener future by learning about local food systems or getting hands-on experiences “in the field”? If this applies to you then you might be the person we are looking for… Agronauten is a non-profit association that researches and communicates many aspects related to food and farming culture – especially regional, organic agriculture and food systems that are viable for the future. They work on topics like partnership models of producers and consumers, access to land for agroecological farmers, self-empowered technological solutions for farmers, regional logistics, integration of refugees through agriculture, indicators of farm sustainability and change of food and farming culture. In addition, Agronauten works regularly with schools, organising exhibitions, giving lectures at universities and ... Read More »

German in the City School Partnership 2022

Dear German Students, Find out if teaching is your thing! The iPRAKTIKUM team is pleased to announce the fifth edition of the ‘German in the City School Partnership’, an internship program that sends qualified U of T students to German programs at GTA schools. The ‘German in the City’ program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to use your German skills in a work environment, make professional contacts in the teaching field, and contribute to the broader GTA community. Your internship experience can be accredited in the form of a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) that will appear on your U of T transcript. These are paid placements that may include co-teaching, job shadowing, one-on-one tutoring, mentoring, and the development of learning materials and special projects. You may also interact with graduate student mentors on and off site. Teaching assignments and tasks will be assigned in consultation with our lead teachers on site. Every effort will be made to accommodate your course schedule and other commitments at the U of T. The iPRAKTIKUM team is looking for undergraduate students who have completed at least GER 300 and are able to commit 2-4 hours per week during the fall or spring ... Read More »