German (GERM)

GERM 101 F Elementary German I 5 Units

90 hours lecture per term. This course focuses on the four major skills of language learning—listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing—and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Included is an introduction to customs, culture, and civilization of German-speaking countries. This course is conducted primarily in German and requires completion of weekly lab assignments. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE

GERM 102 F Elementary German II 5 Units

Prerequisite(s): GERM 101 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or one year of high school German with a grade of C or better.

90 hours lecture per term. This course continues to focus on the four major skills of language learning-listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing-and the grammar and vocabulary necessary to acquire these skills. Included is an introduction to customs, culture, and civilization of German-speaking countries. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. This course is conducted primarily in German and requires completion of weekly lab assignments. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

GERM 200 F Conversational German 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): GERM 102 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or two years of high school German with a grade of C or better.

36 hours lecture per term. This course will focus on improving listening comprehension and speaking skills in simulated real-life situations. Reading, writing and cultural components are included. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. This course may be taken concurrently with GERM 203 F or GERM 204 F. This course will be conducted entirely in German. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU)

GERM 203 F Intermediate German III 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): GERM 102 F with a grade of Pass or C or better or two years of high school German with a grade of C or better.

72 hours lecture per term. This course includes development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing German based on cultural and literary materials. This course emphasizes oral communication and provides an expanded review of key grammatical concepts. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter grade or credit/no credit option. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC

GERM 204 F Intermediate German IV 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): GERM 203 F with a grade of C or better or Pass or three years of high school German with a grade of C or better.

72 hours of lecture per term. This course continues the development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing German based on cultural and literary materials. This course emphasizes intermediate-advanced oral communication, provides an extended review of key grammatical concepts and vocabulary, and fosters understanding of German culture by introducing literary readings. Field trips may be required outside of regularly-scheduled class times. Letter grade or credit/no credit. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC