COURSES OFFERED

German 1
Elementary German I

4 units; 5 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC; (CAN GERM 2; German 1, 2 = CAN GERM SEQ A)

This beginning course, taught within the context of German culture, introduces students to listening, speaking, reading and writing elementary German. Students develop 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 students acquire in the classroom.

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; (CAN GERM 4;German 1, 2 = CAN GERM SEQ A)

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 comparableto 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; (CAN GERM 8; German 3, 4 = CAN GERM SEQ B)

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.