German
4 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
GERM 101 First Course in German
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This entry level course introduces students to the German language and cultures of the German-speaking world. In this interactive course, students learn and use the language by speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level. They also examine and explore basic German language structures and vocabulary. This course is intended for beginning students who seek basic proficiency in the German language, students who want to take other German courses, and students who want to learn German for their personal enrichment.
GERM 102 Second Course in German
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- GERM 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This interactive course is the second in the German language series. Students use increasingly complex German language structures to speak, listen, read, and write in cultural context at the novice-high level. This course is intended for all students interested in gaining proficiency in the German language for academic purposes and/or personal enrichment.
GERM 201 Third Course in German
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- GERM 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This interactive course is the third in the German language series. Students use increasingly complex language structures and vocabulary to develop the functional competence required to communicate beyond survival needs and to discuss and express opinions on abstract topics related to the arts, lifestyle, linguistics, and literature at the intermediate level. This course is intended for students majoring in German and anyone interested in gaining proficiency in the German language for academic purposes and /or personal enrichment.
GERM 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is designed for intermediate students who wish to work on special projects and to further develop their skill in communication in German. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analyses, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.