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Understanding German language and cultural traditions, along with European historical perspectives in philosophy, artistic movements, and literary comparisons, serves as an essential asset in our interconnected global society.
Our multidisciplinary curriculum stands among Canada's most sophisticated programs focused on German cultural studies. Participants in the German studies track will cultivate linguistic proficiency and gain insights into literary works, cinematic productions, and diverse cultural expressions.
The German studies curriculum fosters cultural awareness through language mastery and engagement with various artistic mediums, including literature and film. It provides language instruction at all proficiency levels, foundational literature and culture classes in English translation for first-year students, plus advanced cultural, literary, and language acquisition courses offered in both German and English. Students with prior German experience or fluency may qualify for advanced placement. Beginners can enroll in an intensive language program featuring conversational practice groups and modern laboratory techniques alongside traditional instruction. Proficiency in German language and cultural understanding proves indispensable in our globalized era, particularly for examining European philosophical traditions, artistic developments, and cross-cultural literary analysis.
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in German program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)