Karin James

Karin James is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of German and Slavic Studies at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts. She specializes in German language instruction, translation, and curriculum development aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

• Education: MA, BA Honours, University of Manitoba
• Certification: Certified and Registered Translator, Association of Translators and Interpreters of Manitoba (ATIM)

Her research focuses on foreign language acquisition, CEFR-based pedagogy, and German-English translation. She integrates her professional experience as a certified translator into her courses.

Karin has received multiple accolades, including the University of Manitoba Outreach Award (2019, 2014), Teaching Excellence Awards (2013, 2010), and the Student's Teacher Recognition Award (2014). She contributes to educational frameworks like the "Sprachdiplom" and supports high school German programs.

• Current Role: Provincial Examiner for German, Manitoba Department of Education
• Committee: Examination Committee for "Sprachdiplom" (Germany's Central Agency for Schools Abroad)
• Prior Roles: Principal, MGLE German School (Winnipeg); Visiting Instructor, University of Winnipeg