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.
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 and take a diagnostic test if you know some German already.
You can register for modules for 2023/24 via the online application form. Continuing students who would now like to take the module for credit can follow their School's process to request a module change in September 2023.
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. The modules for 2023-24 are listed below. Missing class times will be added as they become available.
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)
German Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)
German Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)
German Language and Culture 1b (one weekly session over 2 semesters)
German Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)
German Language and Culture 2a (one weekly session over 2 semesters)
German Language and Culture 2a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)
German Language and Culture 2 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)
German Language and Culture 2b (one weekly session over 2 semesters)
German Language and Culture 2b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)
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.