GER-GERMAN – 2005-07 Catalog
Modern Languages & Literatures Department

GER 101, 102, 103 Elementary German I, II, III (4) (4) (4)

For beginners. Class practice in pronunciation, sentence structure, reading, writing and basic conversation using the communicative approach. Laboratory drill required. Language taught in its cultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

GER 121, 122 Intermediate German I, II (4) (4)

Review of German grammar and practice in writing and oral expression within a cultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: GER 103 or consent of instructor.

GER 233 Critical Reading in German Literature (4) GE C1

Selected readings from major German authors that show the German literary tradition from the Middle Ages to the present in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and or foreign writers in Germany. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and GER 122.

GER 301 Advanced German Composition and Grammar (4)

Oral and written development of structural grammar, syntax and complex components of German. Vocabulary expansion and idiomatic construction. Written compositions. Translations to examine linguistic and semantic differences. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

GER 302 Advanced German Conversation and Grammar (4)

Topics focus on culture and selected grammar points. Individual and group presentations and interaction using videos. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

GER 305 Significant Writers in German (4) GE C4

Critical analysis and oral discussion of poetry, essays, novels, and plays. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and GER 233. Modern Languages and Literatures majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

GER 350 German Literature in English Translation (4) GE C4

Selected works to be read by students in English translation. Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of individual works by outstanding German, Austrian and Swiss writers. Lecture in English. Class Schedule will list topics selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and one course in Area C1. Modern Languages and Literatures majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

GER 470 Selected Advanced Topics (4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.