Course Descriptions
101 BEGINNING GERMAN I
5 Units
German 101 presents the fundamentals of German grammar. The students are trained to pronounce correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary that they use in conversation and writing, and to learn to read simple German. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 1/2 hour.
Recommended preparation: Eligibility for English 120 or ESL 151.
Note: This course is not intended for students with oral proficiency or who have attended schools where German was the language of instruction.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, AND USC (CAN GERM 2) (GERM 101 & 102 CAN GERM SEQ A)
102 BEGINNING GERMAN II
5 Units
German 102 continues to present the fundamentals of German grammar. It trains further in correct pronunciation, and presents more difficult elementary prose. The discussions in German will stress correct use of verbs and idioms and effi cient methods of vocabulary building. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 1/2 hour.
Prerequisite: German 101 or equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, and USC (CAN GERM 4) (GERM 101 & 102 CAN GERM SEQ A)
103 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I
5 Units
German 103 offers a review of German grammar stressing sentence structure, word analysis, vocabulary building and composition. The student is introduced to simple texts of German prose and poetry. Discussions in German of contemporary literature and topics of interest will enable the student to gain fluency in speaking the German language. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 1/2 hour.
Prerequisite: German 102 or equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC (CAN GERM 8) (GERM 103 & 104 CAN GERM SEQ B)
104 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II
5 Units
German 104 reviews the fundamentals of German grammar. It continues to stress word analysis, vocabulary building and correct diction. Students read intermediate German of increasing difficulty and engage in conversation and composition with emphasis in critical thinking. They evaluate aspects of their own and German culture in the medium of the German language. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 1/2 hour.
Prerequisite: German 103 or equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC (CAN GERM 10) (GERM 103 & 104 CAN GERM SEQ B)
105 CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN
3 Units
German 105 offers intensive practice in oral expression and comprehension of spoken German. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: German 102 or equivalent.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 6 units may be earned.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
106 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN
3 Units
German 106 is designed for those students who wish to learn more advanced conversational topics in order to further improve their language skills. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: German 105 or equivalent.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 6 units may be earned.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
110 BASIC CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN I
3 Units
German 110 is an introduction to the German language with emphasis on developing essential skills in communication. The verbal active method used stresses oral expression. The course develops a working knowledge of reading and writing as well, and includes the use of tapes, cassettes, and films. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: Not open to students who have oral proficiency or who have attended schools where German was the language of instruction. This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 6 units may be earned.
111 BASIC CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN II
3 Units
German 111 is a further study of the language with continued emphasis on developing essential skills in communication. The verbal active method used stresses oral expression. The course further develops a working knowledge of reading and writing as well, and includes the use of tapes, cassettes, and films. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: German 110 or equivalent.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 6 units may be earned.
125 INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE
3 Units
German 125 is an introduction to German literature. It provides a survey of Germanys historical and cultural development as seen in representative works from 100 A.D. to the present. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: German 104 or equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
126 INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LITERATURE
3 Units
German 126 is an introduction to German literature. It provides a survey of its historical development as seen in representative works covering the period of the 18th Century to the present. Reading and lectures will be in German. To supplement the text, records, and tapes will be used. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: German 104 or equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
(Course descriptions are taken from the 2006-2007
Glendale Community College Catalog.)
For further information, contact a
faculty member for a specific language
or the Language Arts Division office.
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