Currently the range of interdisciplinary virtual Canadian Studies courses includes the fields of English Studies, French Linguistics, Geography, History, and Native Studies. The dates at which these courses begin coincide with the beginning of semesters in the university system. Courses are open to students from German universities as well as other European or Non-European universities. GKS plans to expand the program to include the fields of Political Science and Gender Studies.
Please find information on available courses and a registration form here:
- Flyer – ‘Virtual Canadian Studies’: An Overview of the Courses Offered
- Registration and First Access to the Course
Courses
Please find detailed information and course description in the flyer.
Current courses (summer semester 2012)
- VCS English Literature “Multicultural Ideology in Canadian Children’s Literature”, Dr. Miriam Richter, Düsseldorf.
- “An Introduction to Contemporary Canadian Science Fiction”, Lars Schmeink, MA, MoHE, Hamburg.
- “Les variétés du français canadien”, Dr. Edith Szlezák, Regensburg.
- VCS English Literature “From Frances Brooke to Alice Munro: Writing by Canadian Women”, Anna Linetsky, MA, Trier.
- VCS English Literature “Gender and History in Contemporary Canadian Fiction”, Anna Linetsky, MA, Trier.
- VCS English Literature “Robert Kroetsch: Novels, Bio-Texts, and the Canadian West”, Dr. Markus M. Müller, Trier.
- VCS English Literature “Introduction to English-Canadian Literature”, Dr. Lutz Schowalter, Trier.
- VCS Geography “Urban Canada”, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Gerhard, Heidelberg.
- VCS Geography “The Canadian Urban Economy: Development, Retailing and Planning”, Dr. Alexa Steinfatt, Frankfurt.
- VCS Geography “Transformative Cultural Landscapes”, Mirjam Hirch, MA, Cologne
- VCS Native Studies” The Northwest Coast”, Renate Bartl, MA, München.
- VCS Native Studies “First Nations, Eskimo, and Inuit of North-Eastern Canada”, Renate Bartl, MA, München.
- VCS History “Introduction to Canadian History”, Dr. Petra Dolata, London.
What is VCS all about?
- It is an opportunity to learn more about Canada through long distance E-learning,
- it is an easy access to resources on Canada worldwide,
- it focuses on Canada and Canadian issues in the format of interdisciplinary courses,
- it provides access to courses by specialists on Canada from different German universities,
- it allows participants to earn credit points (from 3 to 7, based on chosen level) that can be used towards programs at home universities (Bachelor, Master etc.) check with your own university before enrolling,
- students will receive a special certificate by the GKS testifying to their course participation,
- it is a great experience to get acquainted with new forms of learning and digital Media.
VCS Course Format & Requirements
- Duration: 12–14 weeks (full German university term)
- Language: English or French
- Format: long-distance E-learning, courses are taught on a biweekly basis (double sessions)
- Course requirements:
- critical reading of the texts provided by the lecturers
- assignments for each session
- regular participation in online discussion forum and chats
- submission of a final term paper
- Entry Requirements:
- enrolment in a university program (second-year level or above)
- proficiency in English or French
- online access
- interest in Canada
- registration fee: 25 Euro (participants outside the Euro zone 35 Euro)
VCS Contact & Registration
- Information and registration: Please contact Annekatrin Metz (Email: metzanne[at]uni-trier.de)
- This is an official program sponsored by the Gesellschaft für Kanada-Studien (GKS) / Association of Canadian Studies in German-speaking countries / L’association d’études canadiennes dans les pays de langue allemande
Participation Fees
Please transfer course fees in the amount of EUR 25/EUR 35 to the following bank account:
Account holder: Gesellschaft für Kanada-Studien e.V.
Account number: 80 411 05
German bank code (BLZ): 680 920 00
IBAN: DE 9768 0920 0000 0804 1105
