COURSES OFFERED

German 1
Elementary German I

4 units; 5 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course introduces students to the development of skills for language acquisition in speaking, listening, reading and writing linguistically appropriate German.  Students are also introduced to the cultural background of the language, including relationships among cultural practices and perspectives and the general aspects of every day life.  Technological support includes videos, DVDs, audio CDs, and Internet access to publishers' websites for tutoring and other support.
Note: The course is comparable to two years of high school German.

German 2
Elementary German II

4 units; 5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: German 1 with a minimum grade  of C or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course, taught within the context of German culture, is a continuation of the study of elementary German with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students improve their pronunciation and speaking skills along with their understanding of spoken German. Computer programs and audio and video tapes are available to reinforce the language skills acquired in the classroom.
Note: The prerequisite for this course is comparable to two years of high school German.

German 3
Intermediate German I

4 units; 5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: German 2 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This intermediate course, taught within the context of German culture, emphasizes the study of the essentials of German grammar and the fundamentals of formal German composition. Through oral and written practice, students expand their German vocabulary and use of idiomatic expressions. Students read materials of representative German authors.
Note: The prerequisite for this course is comparable to three years of high school German.

German 21ab
Beginning Conversational German

2 units; 2 hours lecture
Prerequisite: German 1 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is designed to help students develop competency in German oral expression, oral comprehension, pronunciation, and conversational strategies.

German 22ab
Intermediate Conversational German

2 units; 2 hours lecture
Prerequisite: German 2, 21ab with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is designed for the intermediate student to develop German language fluency in oral expression, increase oral comprehension, and improve pronunciation.  Conversational topics are based upon the daily experiences and cultural life of the ethnic areas involved with the German language.

German 99abc
Independent Study

1-3 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: two courses in German with a minimum grade of B in each and acknowledgment by the 
instructor with whom the student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC - limitations apply

This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of German education not covered in the regular departmental offerings.  Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with the assigned German education projects (60 hours per unit).
Note: Refer to page 11 of this Catalog for eligibility requirements.