# German (GER) courses

Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/courses/ger/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026.

### GER 0001 — Elementary German - Level I

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 72 lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2025, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2025/ger.md)

Introduction to German language and culture, including speaking, listening, linguistic and grammatical structure, reading, pronunciation and intonation patterns. Corresponds to two years of high school study. (CSU, UC)

### GER 0002 — Elementary German - Level II

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 72 lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Completion of GER 1 or two years of high school German with grade(s) of "C" or better
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2026/ger.md)

Designed for those who have had previous training in the German language. Continuation of GER 1. Emphasis on speaking, listening, linguistic and grammatical structure, reading, writing. Further study of learning pronunciation and intonation patterns, together with continued discussion of unique cultural characteristics of the German-speaking peoples. Students continue to memorize dialogues, become knowledgeable of utilizing a substantial vocabulary, and conduct translations of culturally meaningful reading selections. (CSU, UC)

### GER 0028 — Independent Study

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 schedules

Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects, and research projects. See Independent Study page in catalog. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)