German Course Descriptions
2011-12 General Catalog
Language Program
218 Cowell College
(831) 459-2054
http://language.ucsc.edu
Lower-Division Courses
1. Instruction in the German Language. F
Teaches beginning-level competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Elementary sequence (1-2-3) starts in fall quarter only. (An accelerated sequence, course 1A-1B, begins winter quarter.) Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for exact quarter(s) of offering. The Staff
1A. Intensive Elementary German. W
Accelerated instruction in elementary German language. Taken in conjunction with German 1B, the two courses are equivalent to levels 1-2-3. Accelerated pace allows a more rapid acquisition of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The Staff
1B. Intensive Elementary German. S
Sequential to course 1A, completes the equivalent instruction offered through German 1-2-3. Prerequisite(s): course 1A or 2, or placement by interview. For students completing course 2, course 3 is preferable. The Staff
2. Instruction in the German Language. W
Teaches beginning-level competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for exact quarter(s) of offering. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or 1A; or placement by examination. Students interested in a course who have not taken the prerequisites should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. The Staff
3. Instruction in the German Language. S
Teaches beginning-level competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for exact quarter(s) of offering. Prerequisite(s): course 2; or placement by examination. Students interested in a course who have not taken the prerequisites should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. The Staff
4. Intermediate Studies in German Language. F
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. Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for the exact quarter(s) of offering. Prerequisite(s): course 1B or 3; or placement by examination. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. (General Education Code(s): CC, IH.) The Staff
5. Intermediate Studies in German Language. W
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. Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for the exact quarter(s) of offering. Prerequisite(s): course 4; or placement by examination. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. (General Education Code(s): CC, IH.) The Staff
6. Intermediate Studies in German Language. S
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. Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for the exact quarter(s) of offering. Prerequisite(s): course 5; or placement by examination. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. (General Education Code(s): CC, IH.) The Staff
94. Group Tutorial. F,W,S
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. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
99. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
99F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Upper-Division Courses
119. German Media. W
Articles of current interest in German newspapers, news magazines, and World Wide Web sites are read and discussed. News videos from Germany are viewed and discussed also. Conducted entirely in German. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. Prerequisite(s): course 5. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
194. Group Tutorial. F,W,S
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. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Revised: 8/13/12
