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.
2329 9:30a-11:55a TTh DRSCHR 222 Wyman S V
Arrange-1 Hour DRSCHR 219
Above section 2329 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2330 2:30p-4:55p MW HSS 254 Gerl A
2:30p-4:55p MW HSS 254 Jones J
Arrange-1 Hour DRSCHR 219
4313 7:30p-9:55p TTh HSS 203 Bothe B
Arrange-1 Hour DRSCHR 219
GERMAN 2, Elementary German II 5 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Arts and Humanities), 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.
2331 2:30p-4:55p TTh DRSCHR 222 Wyman S V
Arrange-1 Hour DRSCHR 219
NEW 4584 7:30p-9:55p MW MC 8 Tanaka D
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.
2332 9:30a-11:00a MW DRSCHR 221 Gerl A
9:30a-11:00a F DRSCHR 221 Gerl A
Above section 2332 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.
2333 9:30a-11:00a MW DRSCHR 221 Gerl A
10:30a-12:00p F DRSCHR 221 Gerl A
Above section 2333 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.