Course Catalog German (GERMAN)


GERMAN  101 - Introduction to the German Language I
Development of basic ability in understanding, reading, speaking and writing in German.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  102 - Introduction to the German Language II
Development of basic ability in understanding, reading, speaking and writing in German.
P: none; REC: 1 yr h.s. or 1 sem college German.
Typically offered in Spring
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  201 - Intermediate German Language I
Further development of the ability to understand, read and speak German.
P: none; REC: 2 yrs h.s. or 2 sem college German.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  202 - Intermediate German Language II
Further development of the ability to understand, read and speak German.
P: none; REC: 3 yrs h.s. or 3 sem college German.
Typically offered in Spring
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  225 - Intermediate German Conversation and Composition
Development of greater fluency through classroom practice in conversation and composition.
P: none; REC: 4 yrs h.s. or 4 sem college German.
Typically offered in Fall
General Education: World Culture
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  325 - Advanced German Conversation and Composition
Continues development of fluency through intensive practice and study of the spoken and written language. Stresses accurate use of grammatical structures and sensitivity to differences in style, tone and levels of language from colloquial to formal.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Spring
General Education: World Culture
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  329 - Representative German Authors
Important novels, plays, poems, and essays representative of major eras and movements of German society foster appreciation of the language and understanding of the literature and culture. Includes different styles of writing and differing treatment of recurring themes. Offered in the language. May repeat for credit if different authors are studied.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Fall
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  333 - Literary Themes
Explores a single theme such as fantasy, war, revolution, love, alienation, through the literature of one or many nations. May be repeated for credit when a different theme is studied.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Spring Even
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  335 - Literary Eras
Studies the works of a number of writers in relation to their time; includes poetry, prose and drama. May be repeated for credit when a different era is studied.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Spring Even
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  345 - Advanced German Grammar
This course will assist students in improving their overall language proficiency by focusing on more challenging aspects of German syntax and semantics.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  350 - Major German Drama
Study of German drama either by period or by theme. May be repeated for credit when content is different.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  351 - Major German Prose Fiction
Study of German short story and/or novels either by period or by theme.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Fall Even
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  352 - Major German Poetry
Study of German poetry either by period or by theme.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  355 - Deutsche Kultur und Landeskunde
Expands students' linguistic and cultural proficiency in German through discussion of German history, politics and the arts.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Spring Even
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  356 - German Culture
The culture of the German-speaking world from the earliest periods to the present with a focus on how contemporary Germany has been shaped by issues of history, religion, art, music, philosophy, and commerce.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  357 - German Cinema
Historical and critical introduction to the work of prominent German filmmakers and to cinematic representations of German culture.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Fall Even
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  420 - Business German
Examines business culture and practices in the German speaking world. Practical exercises, including specialized vocabulary for telephoning, writing business correspondence and a German CV, are combined with an analysis of German corporate structures, industry, labor, management, banking, marketing and advertising.
P: German 225.
Typically offered in Spring Even
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  425 - German Translation Studies
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of translating both into and from modern German. Through readings in translation theory and comparative linguistics as well as through group work, students will become aware of the structures and nuances of both languages.
P: German 225; REC: German 345.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


GERMAN  485 - Study Abroad: Germany
A semester of study at the University of Kassel in Germany. Students register before departing; upon return, they must submit descriptions of courses taken, evaluations from professors, a formal certificate, and a letter grade.
P: cons of instr & prior trip arr & financial deposit.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 15 units max, Field Experience


GERMAN  497 - Internship
Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience


GERMAN  498 - Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study