GERM 105. German Level I (4). Introduces German through communication-based instruction and activities. Does not meet lower division GE requirements. Instructor may waive upon demonstration of equivalent proficiency. Coreq: GERM 110. (CAN GERM 2)
GERM 106. German Level II (4). Cultural/linguistic approach to the German-speaking world. Develop basic language skills while reading selected texts for cultural differences and similarities. GE. Coreq: GERM 110. (CAN GERM 2)
GERM 107. German Level III (4). Improve conversational, reading, and writing skills through review of essentials of grammar. Sociocultural institutions in the German-speaking world. GE. Coreq: GERM 110.
GERM 110. German Language Laboratory (1). Must be taken with 1st and 2nd year languages courses. Students use computers and technology to expand coursework, carry out investigations, do research and practice oral and aural language skills. Rep. three times per dept. CR/NC Coreq: GERM 105, 106, 107 or 207.
GERM 207. German Level IV (4). Continued review of essentials of grammar. Read modern literary texts in German. Prereq: GERM 107, its equivalent, or IA. Coreq: GERM 110.
GERM 250. German Intermediate Conversation (3). Practice the spoken language, with practical vocabulary and discussion of topics of contemporary interest. Rep. Prereq: GERM 106 or IA.
GERM 280. Lower Division Retreat/Seminar (1-3). Language retreat or seminar with guest lecturer; typically offered on weekend; culminates in project or report. Or lab for which times of required attendance are self-determined. Prereq: completed German level II or IA.
GERM 305. Marx, Nietzsche, Freud & German Literature (3). Literary texts by major authors. Works reflect a search for both personal freedom and social responsibility by incorporating ideas of Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud. Taught in English. GE.
GERM 306 / FREN 306 / SPAN 306 / WS 306. Sex, Class, & Culture: Gender & Ethnic Issues in International Short Stories (3). Gender and ethnic issues in French, German, and Spanish short stories by and about women. Readings, lectures, and discussions entirely in English. DCG, GE. Rep.
GERM 311. German Level V (4). Increases student proficiency in language and culture through active use of German for purposeful communication. In-depth study of language and culture and solid progress in language. Incorporates text, video, audio, and computer. Prereq: GERM 207, its equivalent, or IA. Rep twice.
GERM 312. German Level VI (4). Uses proven strategies to build oral and written skills and enables meaningful communication. In-depth study of language and culture and solid progress in language. Incorporates text, video, audio, and computer. Prereq: GERM 311, its equivalent, or IA. Rep twice.
GERM 315. Modern German Literature I (3). Read and discuss literature in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: 1890 to 1945.
GERM 316. Modern German Literature II (3). Read and discuss German literature from 1945 to the present.
GERM 350. Advanced Conversational German (3). Improve fluency in spoken German. Rep. Prereq: GERM 207 or IA.
GERM 401. German Civilization I (3). Cultural heritage of German-speaking countries from their beginnings to Age of Enlightenment. Intensive use of oral and written compositions.
GERM 402. German Civilization II (3). Cultural heritage of German-speaking countries from Age of Enlightenment to present. Intensive use of oral and written compositions.
GERM 435. Linguistics (3). Elementary principles of philology applied to German. Difficulties of German syntax, morphology, and phonology from English-speaker's point of view.
GERM 480. Undergraduate Seminar (1-4). Film seminar, weekend language retreat, or study of a literary figure, period, or cultural aspect of Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. Rep. Prereq: IA.
GERM 499. Directed Study (1-3). Directed reading. Rep. Hours TBA.
activ = activity section
(C) = may be concurrent
CAN = California articulation number (for a more complete explanation, see section 3 under Transfer Requirements).
coreq = corequisite(s)
CR/NC = credit/no credit grading
DA = department approval
DCG = diversity & common ground elective course
disc = discussion section
F, S, Su = fall, spring, summer. To help in long-range academic planning, these letters signify that a course is regularly offered in a fall, spring, or summer term.
GE = general education elective course
IA = instructor approval
lect = lecture section
prereq = prerequisite(s)
rep = may be repeated