Academic Catalog

German (GERM)

GERM 1015.0 UNITS
Elementary German

Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory

This beginning course emphasizes listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and helps to develop an appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
GERM 1025.0 UNITS
Elementary German

Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory

Prerequisite: GERM 101 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides a continued review and in-depth study of grammatical concepts and reading and interpretation of literary works by writers of German-speaking countries. Guided and original compositions are included. This class conducted primarily in German, will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
GERM 2014.0 UNITS
Intermediate German

Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture

Prerequisite: GERM 102 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides a review and in-depth study of grammatical concepts in the German Language. Reading and interpretation of literary works by German writers, and guided and original compositions are included. This course will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity. This class is conducted primarily in German.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
GERM 2024.0 UNITS
Intermediate German

Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture

Prerequisite: GERM 201 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides a continued review and in-depth study of grammatical concepts and reading and interpretation of literary works by writers of German-speaking countries. Guided and original compositions are included. This class conducted primarily in German, will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
GERM 2034.0 UNITS
Scientific German

Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture

Prerequisite: GERM 202 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides a review of grammatical concepts in the German language and consists of selected intermediate readings of literary and technical German designed to meet requirements of students majoring in literature, science, mathematics and engineering.
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GERM 2044.0 UNITS
Scientific German

Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture

Prerequisite: GERM 203 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course consists of selected intermediate readings of popular appeal in scientific and technical German taken from texts published recently. It includes a basic grammar review.
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GERM 2813.0 UNITS
Beginning Conversational German

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

Prerequisite: GERM 102 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course gives the student practice in speaking and understanding German as used in travel, in the home, in school, and in everyday life. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, idioms, and language patterns fundamental to an active and practical use of German. This course is recommended for all German majors and develops the appreciation of cultural diversity.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
GERM 2823.0 UNITS
Intermediate Conversational German

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

Prerequisite: GERM 281 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides intensive oral practice in the discussion of current topics, including multi-culturalism in German-speaking countries. Emphasis is on the acquisition of special idioms and vocabulary suitable for conversation about the family, the world of work, business, sports, public transportation and ecology. This course conducted primarily in German, is recommended for all German majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
GERM 2833.0 UNITS
Advanced Conversational German

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

Prerequisite: GERM 282 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides intensive oral practice in discussion of controversial topics, expressing informed opinions regarding current affairs, the arts and political issues. Emphasis is on the acquisition of appropriate vocabulary and language patterns, and the creative development of arguments. This course conducted in German, is recommended for all German majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC