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The German Studies Student Union is proud to present you with the 2025 edition of Zeitgeist! Our authors and editors have put their hearts and souls into this work, and we hope you enjoy reading it. Read More »

Welcome to the latest edition of The View From Here, the 2025 newsletter from the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures at the University of Toronto. READ THE NEWSLETTER This issue celebrates the vibrant energy of our community – highlighting student achievements, faculty creativity, and our shared commitment to exploring language and culture. It brings together a diverse range of contributions from across the department, including work by Stefan Soldovieri, Angelica Fenner, Hang-Sun Kim, Brian Finn, Elisabeth Lange, Emily Glass, Enrica Piccardo, John Zilcosky, Stefana Gargova, and Walker Horsfall. We hope you enjoy reading about the inspiring work that continues to keep our department thriving. Read More »

Are you considering graduate study in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures? Join one of our online information sessions to learn more about the MA and PhD programs in German and Yiddish Literature, Culture, and Theory at the University of Toronto. Our sessions will introduce the program’s distinctive interdisciplinary strengths, funding opportunities, research areas, and faculty expertise. Participants will also have the chance to ask questions about the application process and student experience. Online Information Sessions Monday, November 10, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. (EST)Join via ZoomFriday, November 14, 2025 – 2:30 p.m. (EST)Join via Zoom For detailed information about applying to the 2026–2027 graduate program, please visit our Graduate Admissions page. Read More »

Find out if teaching is your thing! Deadline 12 Dec 2025 Read More »

The deadline for online application and payment of the application fee is 15 January 2026 Read More »

Dear undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty of the German Department: I’d like to invite all of you to our Kaffeestunde (coffee hour), the German Department’s social gathering of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. Let’s meet and mingle over coffee, tea and Keksen for an informal chat in German. The Kaffeestunde will take place every first Thursday of the month at 1-2pm, and every third Friday of the month from 2-3pm in the Lounge of the German Department, Odette Hall 301. Fall 2025 Dates: Sep 4, Thu, 1-2pmSep 19, Fri, 2-3pmOct 2, Thu, 1-2pmOct 17, Fri, 2-3pmNov 6, Thu, 1-2pmNov 21, Fri, 2-3pmDec 4, Thu, 1-2pm This Kaffeestunde will take place outside of Odette Hall, weather permitting! *Please help us protect the environment and bring your own reusable cup* Stefan SoldovieriChair Read More »

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures will be introducing a newly created Certificate in German Language. The Certificate will be available for enrolment starting March 1, 2026. We are excited to be implementing this new offering, and students can enrol in, and track their progress through, certificates just as they would a program (i.e., through ACORN and Degree Explorer). A Certificate is clearly noted on your transcript when completed (please note that there is no separate parchment for a Certificate conferred at convocation).  The Certificate in German Language would formally recognize intermediate-level proficiency in German (as a minimum), broadening academic and professional opportunities for students across disciplines. German language skills directly benefit students in programs such as International Relations, Philosophy, History, Music, Political Science, and Sociology by enabling them to analyze primary sources, engage with case studies, and conduct research in German-speaking contexts. For students in the sciences, engineering or business programs, knowledge of German provides essential communicative skills and cross-cultural competencies, enhancing students’ ability to collaborate effectively in diverse environments and expand their reach into German-speaking markets and communities worldwide. The Certificate will only be available to students who are not enrolled in a minor, major or specialist ... Read More »