Class Lab Credit
GERMAN
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 110 Introduction to German 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. Emphasis is placed
on pronunciation, parts of speech, communicative phrases, culture, and skills for language acquisition. Upon
completion, students should be able to identify and apply basic grammar concepts, display cultural awareness, and
communicate in simple phrases in German.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 111 Elementary German I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the fundamental elements of the German language within a cultural context. Emphasis is
placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students
should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written German and
demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 112 Elementary German II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: GER 111
Corequisites: None
This course is a continuation of GER 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the German language within a
cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken
and written German and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
Effective Term – Fall 1999 [1999*03]
GER 120 German for the Workplace 3 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course offers applied German for the workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native
language is German. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that targets business
and industry. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with native speakers
and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
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Class Lab Credit
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 141 Culture and Civilization 3 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course, taught in English, provides an opportunity to explore issues related to the German-speaking world.
Topics include historical and current events, geography, and customs. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify and discuss selected topics and cultural differences related to the German-speaking world. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or
elective course requirement.
Effective Term – Summer 2004 [2004*02] – CRC 03/09/04
GER 161 Cultural Immersion 2 3 3
Prerequisites: GER 111
Corequisites: None
This course explores German culture through intensive study on campus and field experience in a host country or
area. Topics include an overview of linguistic, historical, geographical, sociopolitical, economic and/or artistic
concerns of the area visited. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit first-hand knowledge of issues
pertinent to the host area and demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 181 German Lab 1 0 2 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the German language.
Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through
the use of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend
and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written German and demonstrate cultural awareness. This
course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor
and/or elective course requirement.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 182 German Lab 2 0 2 1
Prerequisites: GER 181
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the German language.
Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through
the use of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend
and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written German and demonstrate cultural awareness. This
course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor
and/or elective course requirement.
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Class Lab Credit
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 211 Intermediate German I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: GER 112
Corequisites: None
This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the German language. Emphasis is placed on
the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to
communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
humanities/fine arts.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 212 Intermediate German II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: GER 211
Corequisites: None
This course provides a continuation of GER 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and
representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously
and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 221 German Conversation 3 0 3
Prerequisites: GER 212
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity for intensive communication in spoken German. Emphasis is placed on
vocabulary acquisition and interactive communication through the discussion of media materials and authentic texts.
Upon completion, students should be able to discuss selected topics, express ideas and opinions clearly, and engage
in formal and informal conversations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 231 Reading and Composition 3 0 3
Prerequisites: GER 212
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity for intensive reading and composition in German. Emphasis is placed on the
use of literary and cultural materials to enhance and expand reading and writing skills. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate in writing an in-depth understanding of assigned readings. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
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Class Lab Credit
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 281 German Lab 3 0 2 1
Prerequisites: GER 182
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the German
language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts through the use
of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate
effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Effective Term – Summer 1997 [1997*02]
GER 282 German Lab 4 0 2 1
Prerequisites: GER 281
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to enhance the review and expansion of the essential skills of the German
language. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts
through the use of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to
communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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