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GER 1101 Elementary German Language and Culture I (4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F

Elementary language acquisition and introductions to German literature, film, history, music and contemporary politics in an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the GER 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both GER 101 and GER 1101.
GER 1102 Elementary German Language and Culture II (4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: GER 101 or GER 1101.

Elementary through low intermediate language acquisition and introductions to German literature, film, history, music and contemporary politics in an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the GER 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both GER 103 and GER 1102.
GER 2201 Intermediate German Language and Culture (4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 103 or GER 1102.

Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive language skills in German at the mid-intermediate level within an intercultural context. Intercultural contexts may include literature, film, history, music and/or contemporary politics. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
GER 2233 Introduction to German Literature (4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 201 or GER 2201.

Selected readings from German-language authors encompassing the literary tradition from the Middle Ages to the present. May include film and other media. Conducted in German. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly GER 233.
GER 2270 Special Topics (1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Directed group study of special topics. Conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly GER 270.
GER 3304 German Culture and Society (3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 233 or GER 2233.

Intellectual, social, and aesthetic developments in the history of German-language cultures. Works include memoirs and diaries, short novels and poetry, journalistic prose and essays, visual art and photography, music, dance and film. Readings and discussions in German. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
GER 3305 German Literature (3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 233 or GER 2233.

Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of literary works by Germanophone authors. Course may include novels, plays, poetry, films and other media. Course conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly GER 305.
GER 3350 German Literature in English Translation (3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).

Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of literary works by Germanophone authors. Course may include novels, plays, poetry, films and other media. Course conducted in English. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly GER 350.
GER 4470 Special Advanced Topics (3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Directed group study of special topics for advanced students. Conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly GER 470.