German
3 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GERM 1 Elementary German I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) or qualification by appropriate assessment
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the development of skills for language acquisition in speaking, listening, reading, and writing linguistically appropriate German. Students are also introduced to the cultural background of the language, including relationships among cultural practices and perspectives and the general aspects of everyday life. Technological support includes videos, DVDs, audio CDs, and internet access to publishers' websites for tutoring and other support.
GERM 2 Elementary German II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- GERM 1 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course, taught within the context of German culture, is a continuation of the study of elementary German with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students improve their pronunciation and speaking skills along with their understanding of spoken German. Technology is available to reinforce the language skills acquired in the classroom.
GERM 3 Intermediate German I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- GERM 2 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This intermediate course, taught within the context of culture in the German countries, emphasizes the study of the essentials of German grammar and the fundamentals of formal German composition. Through oral and written practice, students expand their German vocabulary and use of idiomatic expressions, appropriate to the intermediate level. Students expand their understanding of the cultural context in German speaking countries by exploring a broad array of themes literature, politics, pop culture, history, art history, music, and film. Note: The prerequisite for this course is comparable to three years of high school German.