Academic Calendar - 2025
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
CERTIFICATE IN GERMAN STUDIES (formerly CERTIFICATE IN GERMAN)
Faculty of Arts and Humanities - Languages and Cultures
Open to all students in the University, the Certificate aims to develop practical language skills in German as well as knowledge of German-speaking cultures and intercultural competencies. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites.
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements, including German 1030 with a mark of at least 60%. Students with Grade 12 U German will begin the certificate with German 2200. A student may not pursue both a Certificate in German Studies and the Minor in German Studies.
Module/Program Information
Certificate Program
1.0 course: German 2200.
1.0 course from: Intercultural Communications 2100 and above.
1.0 course from: German 2100 and above, Art History 2620F/G, Film Studies 3335F/G, History 2147A/B, Music 2942A/B/Y, Philosophy 2065F/G.
Notes:
- Students may also select from relevant courses from Film Studies, History, Music, Philosophy, and Visual Arts. Consult the Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Languages and Cultures for more information.
- Consult the department for study abroad or exchange possibilities in German speaking countries.
Progression
Progression Requirements
To progress and complete the program, students must achieve and maintain a minimum average of 70% in the required courses.
CERTIFICATE IN GERMAN STUDIES (formerly CERTIFICATE IN GERMAN)
Faculty of Arts and Humanities - Languages and Cultures
Open to all students in the University, the Certificate aims to develop practical language skills in German as well as knowledge of German-speaking cultures and intercultural competencies. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites.
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements, including German 1030 with a mark of at least 60%. Students with Grade 12 U German will begin the certificate with German 2200. A student may not pursue both a Certificate in German Studies and the Minor in German Studies.
Module/Program Information
Certificate Program
1.0 course: German 2200.
1.0 course from: Intercultural Communications 2100 and above.
1.0 course from: German 2100 and above, Art History 2620F/G, Film Studies 3335F/G, History 2147A/B, Music 2942A/B/Y, Philosophy 2065F/G.
Notes:
- Students may also select from relevant courses from Film Studies, History, Music, Philosophy, and Visual Arts. Consult the Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Languages and Cultures for more information.
- Consult the department for study abroad or exchange possibilities in German speaking countries.
Progression
Progression Requirements
To progress and complete the program, students must achieve and maintain a minimum average of 70% in the required courses.