Undergraduate

Find your edge in UVic's Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies.

Why Germanic and Slavic studies?

Learning other languages and discovering different cultures is important in today's global society. It can give you a better grasp on current and past political and cultural issues, and increase your ability to communicate with people from different cultures or countries.

I now have the ability to communicate in Russian, not only in class, but also with my family. My studies give me an insight into my family's culture and bring me back to my family's roots.
—Viktoriya Ipatieva, Slavic studies undergraduate student

Our cultural studies courses introduce you to the cultures, histories, current events, literature and film of Germanic and Slavic countries. Immerse yourself in Germanic and Slavic studies and explore everything from dark fairy tales and vampires to the Cold War and its representation in film.