World Language, German (GER)

GER 1        5 units  
Elementary German  
90 hours lecture, 18 hours laboratory  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course is an introduction to the German language and emphasizes the four skills necessary for language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn the sound system and elementary grammatical structures to be able to communicate at a basic level. This course exposes students to everyday situations and cultural topics of the German speaking world. It is not recommended for native speakers.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
GER 2        5 units  
Elementary German  
90 hours lecture, 18 hours laboratory  
Prerequisite: GER 1.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course is a continuation of the study of basic grammar forms. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary expansion for meaningful communication. The four language learning skills, listening, reading, speaking and writing, are practiced and evaluated on a regular basis.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations