Author Archives: Department of German

How to apply to the graduate program 2025-2026

Posted on September 3, 2024

The Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures offers Ph.D. students a generous funding package that is guaranteed for five years. Sixth-year students are eligible for a doctoral completion grant. We are also able to fund many students in our one-year MA program with a combination of teaching opportunities and internal fellowships. Applications to the Graduate Program in German Literature, Culture and Theory must be submitted through the School of Graduate Studies online application website. The complete application includes: the online form submission of transcripts (please submit electronic transcripts, originals are only required after admission) letters of recommendation (MA:2, PhD:3) a brief resume a sample of written work a statement of up to 700 words outlining your research interests and reasons for embarking on graduate study Please consult the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Calendar and the departmental Graduate Handbook for details on eligibility criteria. Additional information may be obtained from the SGS Admissions page, the SGS Degree Progams Quick Facts (MA) and Degree Programs Quick Facts (PhD), and the SGS application FAQ. The deadline for online application and payment of the application fee is 15 January 2025. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you much success in ... Read More »

Global Languages Initiative Workshop with Marje Stock

Posted on October 4, 2024

GLI workshop with Marje Stock

Friday, October 18, 2024 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.Charbonnel Lounge, St. Michael’s College RSVP HERE We are exited to invite you to the upcoming Global Languages Initiative Workshop, hosted by the German Department, with guest speaker Marje Zschiesche-Stock. Join us on for an engaging discussion on The Use of AI in the Second Language Classroom. The use of AI in educational contexts is currently a hot topic. The integration of AI into teaching will inevitably become a reality. How can contemporary language education respond to this? How can AI be productively integrated into teaching with added value? Our initial attempts show that it can also be an enrichment and act in a way as a friend and helper. But does it hinder the development of critical and independent thinking in our learners? In this workshop, we want to explore these questions and think together about how AI can simulate authentic language interactions and improve the communicative skills of learners at all levels. About Marje Zschiesche-Stock Marje Zschiesche-Stock has many years of international experience as a lecturer and trainer at a variety of institutions and educational establishments, where she has taught German language and culture at all levels and for all ... Read More »