Course Descriptions: German

101 First Course in German 5 hours, 5 units
Advisory: English 56 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 credit for or concurrent enrollment in German 100.
An introductory course stressing correct pronunciation and the ability to speak, understand and read the language of everyday life. Fundamentals of grammar and composition and a rapid reading of simple German are practiced. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

102 Second Course in German 5 hours, 5 units
Prerequisite: German 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in German 100.
A continuation of German 101. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

201 Third Course in German 5 hours, 5 units
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 or concurrent enrollment in German 200.
A continuation of German 102. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

210 The Grammar of Spoken German I
3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: German 102 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in German 201.
German 210 is designed to give students abundant practice in developing oral and written fluency in the language. Topics providing basis for discussion and prepared talks will include everyday life situations, current events, and German culture. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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211 The Grammar of Spoken German II
3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: German 210 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
German 211 is a continuation of German 210 at a more advanced level (NOTE: German majors and minors advised to take German 211 concurrently with German 202, if possible). Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
For intermediate students who wish to work on special projects. This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.

296 Individual Instruction in German
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Credit/No Credit Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
This course employs self-paced, multimedia systems to assist students to reach specific learning objectives, and is intended to be supplementary to designated courses. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

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