German

Additional hours to be arranged in the Modern Language Lab for German 1 and 2.

GERMAN 1, Elementary German I    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC Foreign Language (required for UC only) • Prerequisite: None.

This communicative approach to language is designed to give students the ability to understand, speak, read and write simple German. Primary goals are to introduce beginning students to basic structures of the German language by developing vocabulary and a command of idiomatic expressions; to familiarize students with sentence structure through written exercises and short compositions; to give students a basic foundation in German history and culture; and to interest students in traveling to German-speaking countries.

2245   3:30p-5:55p TTh   M 139   Pilic G S

   Arrange-1 Hour    DRSCHR 219   

2246   11:10a-12:40p MWF   LA 214   Silva da Veiga Jardim C

   Arrange-1 Hour    DRSCHR 219   

4295   7:30p-9:55p TTh   LA 214   Bothe B

   Arrange-1 Hour    DRSCHR 219   

GERMAN 2, Elementary German II    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC Foreign Language (required for UC only) • Prerequisite: German 1*.

This course is a continuation of German 1 with additional stress on conversation, reading, and essential grammatical elements. Aspects of German culture and history are covered as well.

*The prerequisite for this course is comparable to two years of high school German.

2247   2:30p-4:55p MW   DRSCHR 213   Gerl A

   2:30p-4:55p MW   DRSCHR 213   Halle K

   Arrange-1 Hour    DRSCHR 219   

GERMAN 3, Intermediate German I    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: German 2*.

This course reviews German grammar, emphasizing idiomatic construction and expressions. Discussions and interpretations are based on selected readings from contemporary German literature.

*The prerequisite for this course is comparable to three years of high school German.

2248   9:30a-11:00a MW   DRSCHR 213   Gerl A

   9:30a-11:00a F   DRSCHR 201   Gerl A

Above section 2248 is part of the Scholars Program and is recommended for, but not limited to, students in the Scholars Program. See Special programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

GERMAN 4, Intermediate German II   5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: German 3*.

This course stresses finer grammatical points, idioms, and vocabulary used every day. The course is highlighted by intensive and extensive reading, discussion and interpretations of more advanced German works on literature, philosophy, and culture.

*The prerequisite for this course is comparable to four years of high school German.

2249   9:30a-11:00a MW   DRSCHR 213   Gerl A

   10:30a-12:00p F   DRSCHR 201   Gerl A

Above section 2249 is part of the Scholars Program and is recommended for, but not limited to, students in the Scholars Program. See Special programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

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