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GERM 1001 Life and Culture in the German Speaking Countries
An introductory survey of various topics related to life, language, culture, and civilization in the German-speaking countries with an emphasis on Germany. Students will begin to develop an appreciation for the history, arts, and culture in those countries, in addition to an understanding of various aspects of current daily life. (Prerequisites: None). (2 C/2 lect, 0 lab). MNTC: Goal 2/CT, Goal 6/HA, Goal 8/GP.

GERM 1101 Beginning German I
An introduction to the fundamentals of the German language and culture, including comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and a perspective on German-speaking countries and regions. Conversation, grammar, audio and video materials, short readings, computer work, and cultural topics are all a part of the course. For students with very little or no previous experience with the German language. (Prerequisites: None). (4 C/4 lect, 0 lab). MNTC: Goal 8/GP.

GERM 1102 Beginning German II
This course is a continuation of the introduction to the fundamentals of the German language and cultures begun in GERM 1101, including comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and a perspective on German-speaking cultures. Conversation, grammar, audio and video, short readings, computer work, and cultural topics are all a part of the course. (Prerequisites: GERM 1101 or equivalent). (4 C/4 lect, 0 lab). MNTC: Goal 8/GP.

GERM 1130 German in Business
An introduction to German as it is used in offices and businesses. Emphasis is on communicative skills such as understanding simple spoken and written business German, using the telephone, making arrangements, etc. Vocabulary development and a basic grammar review are included. Each student will research a company from a German-speaking country. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of GERM 1101 or 2-3 year of high school German). (2 C/2 lect, 0 lab).

GERM 2101 Intermediate German I
The course focuses on authentic cultural, historical and literary texts in German for reading, interpretation, speaking and writing practice. These authentic texts include original newspaper and magazine articles, advertisements, letters, graphs, tables, brochures, short stories, fairy tales, songs, and poems. Selected grammar topics are reviewed and/ or expanded. Supplemental activities include use of videotapes, audio tapes, and computers. (Prerequisites: A. Successful completion of GERM 1102 or 3-4 levels of high school German. B. Appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better, or instructor’s permission in special cases. (3 C/3 lect, 0 lab). MNTC: Goal 2/CT, Goal 8/GP.

GERM 2902 Intermediate German II (Honors Credits)
The course focuses on authentic cultural, historical and literary texts in German for reading, interpretation, speaking and writing practice. These authentic texts include original newspaper and magazine articles, advertisements, letters, graphs, tables, brochures, short stories, fairy tales, songs, and poems. Selected grammar topics are reviewed and/ or expanded. Supplemental activities include use of videotapes, audio tapes, and computers. (Prerequisites: A. Successful completion of GERM 2101 or equivalent experience. B. Appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better, or instructor’s permission in special cases. (3 C/3 lect, 0 lab). MNTC: Goal 2/CT, Goal 8/GP.