# German (Associate in Arts)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Humanities and Liberal Arts

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-humanities-liberal-arts/programs/german-aa

German is one of the major world languages, and in spite of the relatively small size of the countries where the language is spoken officially, has had a disproportionate impact on many fields of knowledge, such as the sciences, philosophy, music, business, religion, and politics, among others. German is most effective when combined with other subject areas and thus makes a useful addition to majors in international business, international studies, religion, music, literature, and the travel industry, for example. The German program is a typical transfer program and it is recommended that the student take as many classes as possible in order to develop a high skill level which will serve to give him or her the extra edge in the job market.

For an Associate of Arts Degree in German students should meet the graduation requirements and complete the 22-unit curriculum as listed below. The courses listed below must be in addition to the basic graduation requirements.

## Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Speaking: Create spoken German at the Intermediate-Mid level as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

B. Listening: Assess spoken German at the Intermediate-Mid level as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

C. Writing: Compose writings at the Intermediate-Mid level as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

D. Culture: Recognize a number of pervasive values of the German-speaking cultures.

E. Reading: Appraise reading materials at the Intermediate-Mid level as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

## Program Requirements:

**Program Core: (22 Units)**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GERN-01 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GERN-02 | Elementary German II | 4 |
| GERN-03 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
| GERN-04 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
| HIST-04A | History of Civilization: Part I | 3 |
| or HUM-01 | Studies in Humanities--Ancient Through Renaissance | 3 |
| or HUM-01H | Honors Studies in Humanities--Ancient Through Renaissance | 3 |
| HIST-04B | History of Civilization: Part II | 3 |
| or HUM-02 | Studies in Humanities--Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| or HUM-02H | Honors Studies in Humanities--Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| **Major Total** | | **22** |

Completion of **MCCD-GE Breadth**: (24 units)

Elective (as needed to reach 60 units) Units: (14 Units)

**Total Degree Units: (60 Units)**