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GER 101. 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 or online format. 4 lectures.

GER 102. Elementary German Language and Culture II. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: W

Prerequisite: GER 101 or appropriate score on placement exam or consent of instructor.

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 or online format. 4 lectures.

GER 103. Elementary German Language and Culture III. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: SP

Prerequisite: GER 102 or appropriate score on placement exam or consent of instructor.

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 or online format. 4 lectures.

GER 201. Intermediate German I. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: F

2019-20 or earlier catalog: GE Area C5

2020-21 or later: GE Elec - Area C (No C2 or LD-C)

Prerequisite: GER 103 or appropriate score on placement exam or consent of instructor.

Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in German within an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Electives - Area C (GE Area C5 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

GER 202. Intermediate German II. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: W

2019-20 or earlier catalog: GE Area C5

2020-21 or later: GE Elec - Area C (No C2 or LD-C)

Prerequisite: GER 201 or appropriate score on placement exam or consent of instructor.

Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in German within an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Electives - Area C (GE Area C5 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

GER 203. Intermediate German III. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: TBD

2019-20 or earlier catalog: GE Area C5

2020-21 or later: GE Elec - Area C (No C2 or LD-C)

Prerequisite: GER 202 or appropriate score on placement exam or consent of instructor.

Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in German within an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Electives - Area C (GE Area C5 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

GER 233. Critical Readings in German Literature. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: SP

2020-21 or later catalog: GE Area C2

2019-20 or earlier: GE Area C1 or C2

Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A with grades of C- or better; and GER 202 or consent of instructor.

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. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area C2 (GE Area C1 or GE Area C2 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

GER 270. Selected Topics. 1-4 units

Term Typically Offered: TBD

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Directed group study of selected topics. Open only to undergraduate students. Conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

GER 301. Advanced German Composition and Grammar. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: W

Prerequisite: GER 202 or consent of instructor.

Written and oral development of structural grammar, syntax and complex components of German. Vocabulary expansion and idiomatic construction. Written compositions. May include German/English translation. Conducted in German. 4 lectures.

GER 302. Advanced German Conversation and Grammar. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: W

Prerequisite: GER 202 or consent of instructor.

Oral and written development of structural grammar, syntax and complex components of German. Expansion of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions through topics focusing on culture. Individual and/or group presentations. Conducted in German. 4 lectures.

GER 305. Significant Works in German. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: SP

2020-21 or later: Upper-Div GE Area C

2019-20 or earlier catalog: GE Area C4

Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area A with grades of C- or better; one course in GE Area B4 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B1 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs); and GER 233 or consent of instructor.

Critical analysis and oral discussion of poetry, essays, novels, plays, films, and other media by selected German-language authors. Conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division C (GE Area C4 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

GER 350. German Literature in English Translation. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: W

2020-21 or later: Upper-Div GE Area C

2019-20 or earlier catalog: GE Area C4

Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area A with grades of C- or better; one course in GE Area B4 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B1 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs); and completion of GE Area C2 (GE Area C1 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

Selected works to be read by students in English translation. Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of works by German-language authors. Course may include film and other media. Discussion in English. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division C (GE Area C4 for students on the 2019-20 or earlier catalogs).

GER 470. Selected Advanced Topics. 4 units

Term Typically Offered: TBD

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 4 lectures.