GERM 1 Elementary German I

Units: 5
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Grade Options: Letter Grade
General Education: Delta Area 3; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 6
This course is an introduction to the German language and the cultures of the German-speaking countries. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives, and artistic manifestations). It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. Students will interact with authentic language in a cultural context. Completion of the course is equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years high school German. (HBCU, UC, CSU)