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General Catalog 2008-2009

Programs and Courses

German

General Information

For Information: Jim Reed
Phone: 623.845.3631

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

German (GER)

GER101
Elementary German I / 4 credits 4 periods

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the German language. Includes the study of German culture, practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,O)

GER102
Elementary German II / 4 credits 4 periods

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the German language along with the study of German culture. Emphasis on German language skills. Prerequisites: GER101 or equivalent. (S,D,E,F,O,Su2,O)

GER115
Beginning German Conversation I / 3 credits 3 periods

Conversational German. Basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary necessary to develop speaking ability in German. Designed for students seeking speaking and listening abilities with little emphasis on grammar. Prerequisites: None. (F,E,O,Su1,O)

GER116
Beginning German Conversation II / 3 credits 3 periods

Continued development of speaking and listening skills for effective communication in German. Prerequisites: GER115, one year of high school German, or department approval. (S,E,O,Su2,O)

GER201
Intermediate German I / 4 credits 4 periods

Review of essential grammar of the German language and study of the German culture. Continued practice and development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Prerequisites: GER102, two years of high school German, or departmental approval. (F,DO,EO)

GER202
Intermediate German II / 4 credits 4 periods

Continued development of German language skills and continued study of the German culture. Prerequisites: GER201, or equivalent, or departmental approval. (S,DO,EO)

GER217
German for Business Communication / 4 credits 4 periods

General business terminology, situations, and correspondence in German. Prerequisites: GER102 or permission of instructor. (O)

GER225
Intermediate German Conversation I / 3 credits 3 periods

Continued development of skills in conversational German. Prerequisites: One year of German or departmental approval. (F,DO,EO)

GER226
Intermediate German Conversation II / 3 credits 3 periods

Further development of skills in conversational German. Prerequisites: One year of college German GER225, three semesters of high school German or departmental approval. (S,DO,EO)

GER298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: None. (O)

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