GERM - German

German 1, a beginning-level course, introduces the German language and culture for students with no previous knowledge of German. The course focuses on speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The first-year sequence (GERM 1-GERM 2-GERM 3) starts in fall quarter only. (An accelerated sequence, GERM 1A-GERM 1B, begins in winter quarter.) (Formerly Instruction in the German Language.)

Accelerated course covers GERM 1 and part of GERM 2. It is designed for motivated beginning students. Students develop skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening to real-life German.

Accelerated course part 2 covers part of GERM 2 and all of GERM 3. In this course, students who have successfully completed GERM 1A (or its equivalent) continue to develop competence in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding real-life German.

GERM 2, a second-quarter course, is designed for students who have successfully completed German 1 (or its equivalent). Students continue to develop competence in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding in the context of real-life language use.

GERM 3 is designed for students who have successfully completed GERM 2 (or its equivalent; e.g., 2-3 years of high school German). Students continue to develop competence in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding real-life German.

Intermediate composition and conversation based on the reading of selected prose and related cultural material. Speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills are developed by extensive use of media materials. Conducted entirely in German.

Intermediate composition and conversation based on the reading of selected prose and related cultural material. Speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills are developed by extensive use of media materials. Conducted entirely in German.

Intermediate composition and conversation based on the reading of selected prose and related cultural material. Speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills are developed by extensive use of media materials. Conducted entirely in German.

Provides a means for a small group of students to study a particular topic in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

This third-year language and culture course is designed for students who are comfortable speaking and writing German at the GERM 5 level or above. Using a variety of German media sources, students give oral presentations and write reports on contemporary issues. Taught in German.

This third-year language course is designed for students who are comfortable speaking and writing German at the GERM 5 level or above. Using a variety of German texts, including print- and visual media, students practice advanced conversation and composition skills. Taught in German.

Provides a means for a small group of students to study a particular topic in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.