101 First Course in German - 5 hours lecture, 5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Advisory: English 48 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R5.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for German 100.
This is an introductory course designed to teach
students to understand, speak, read and write
German, and become familiar with recent German
culture and history. Emphasis is placed on learning the
fundamentals of grammar, speaking in simple
sentences using correct pronunciation, responding to
questions regarding everyday life, and reading short
selections about everyday activities. Fundamentals of
oral and written grammar and a correct reading of
simple German are practiced. This course is
appropriate for students who are preparing to major
in German as well as those who are interested in
developing proficiency in the language. (FT) Associate
Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private
colleges and universities. UC Transfer Limitation:
Corresponds to two years of high school study.
102 Second Course in German - 5 hours lecture, 5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: German 101 with a grade of “C” or better,
or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for German 100.
This course is a continuation of German 101 and is
designed to teach students to speak, read and write
German at a low-intermediate level and enhance
students’ familiarity with recent German culture and
history. Emphasis is placed on improving students’
knowledge of fundamental grammar, reading more
complex texts and speaking with moderate
proficiency. This course is appropriate for students
who plan to major in German as well as for those who
are interested in developing proficiency with the
language. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC
Transfer Course List.
201 Third Course in German - 5 hours lecture, 5 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: German 102 with a grade of “C” or better,
or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for German 200.
This course is a continuation of the basic
fundamentals of German pronunciation, grammar,
composition and reading covered in German 102.
Emphasis is placed on further developing listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills through course
content based on everyday life as well as German
history and culture at the advanced-beginning level. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course
List.
210 German Conversation and Composition I - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: German 201 with a grade of “C” or better,
or equivalent.
This course develops oral comprehension, fluency and
writing skills at an intermediate level in German
through verbal and written communication based on
everyday situations, current events and culture.
Emphasis is placed on increased vocabulary through
class discussions, prepared talks and short
compositions in German. This course is intended for
students who want to further enhance their skills in
German. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC
Transfer Course List.
211 German Conversation and Composition II - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)
Prerequisite: German 210 with a grade of “C” or better,
or equivalent.
This course further develops oral comprehension,
fluency and writing skills at an advanced-intermediate
level in German through verbal and written
communication based on culturally relevant material.
Emphasis is placed on increased vocabulary through
written and oral dramatizations, descriptions and
interpretations of everyday life situations and of
German, Swiss-German and Austrian culture. This
course is intended for students who want to further
enhance their skills in German. (FT) Associate Degree
Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities. UC Transfer Course List.