GERMAN

GERMAN (GRMN)

DIVISION: English and Language Studies

GRMN 001  ELEMENTARY GERMAN - LEVEL 1  
5 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Beginner level German pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary in a cultural context. Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with elements of German history, geography, society, culture, and music. Total of 90 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 002  ELEMENTARY GERMAN - LEVEL 2  
5 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 001 or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Elementary level German pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary in a cultural context. Development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with elements of German history, geography, society, culture, and music. Total of 90 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 003  INTERMEDIATE GERMAN - LEVEL 1  
5 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 002 or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Development of communication skills based on German acquisition with practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural competency. Analysis of German history, society, culture, customs, and literature. Total of 90 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 004  INTERMEDIATE GERMAN - LEVEL 2  
5 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 003 or placement based on the language assessment process

Further development of communication skills based on German language acquisition with practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural competency. Analysis of German history, society, culture, customs and literature. Total of 90 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 005  INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 004 or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Selected readings in German literature and analysis of works that illustrate the literary trends from the Middle Ages to the present. (Course conducted in German.) Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 008A  INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN CONVERSATION  
2 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 002 or placement based foreign language assessment process

Practice in oral expression and comprehension of spoken German at the high-novice level through discussions about everyday situations, culture, traditions, and current issues in German-speaking areas. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 008B  INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN CONVERSATION  
2 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 008A or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Further practice in oral expression and comprehension of spoken German at the pre-intermediate level through discussions about everyday situations, culture, traditions, and current issues in German-speaking areas. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 008C  INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN CONVERSATION  
2 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 002 or two years of high school German or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Practice in oral self-expression and understanding spoken German. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 009A  GERMAN CONVERSATION  
2 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 003 or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Intensive practice in oral expression and comprehension of spoken German at the intermediate-level through discussions and conversations about culture, history, traditions, and current issues. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 009B  GERMAN CONVERSATION  
2 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 009A or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Continued intensive practice in oral expression and comprehension of spoken German at the upper-intermediate level through discussions and conversations about socio-historic aspects of German life and culture. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 009C  GERMAN CONVERSATION  
2 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 003 or three years of high school German or placement based on the foreign language assessment process

Intensive practice at an advanced level in oral expression of spoken German. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 010  GERMAN CIVILIZATION  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Geography, history and customs of German-speaking countries; language, literature, arts and sciences and main German contributions to civilization. (Course conducted in English.) Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
GRMN 012  GERMAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 001A or 001AH

Reading and discussion of representative works of German literature in translation from different historical periods. Analysis of major themes and literary movements. Selected readings will be made from different genres, including poetry, drama, and prose. (Course conducted in English.) Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass