GERMAN

GERM 101:
Beginner’s German I 3 credits

Prerequisites: none

Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU, TWU

Introduces you to the basic principles of the German language. Equal emphasis is placed on the spoken and the written word. German is used frequently in the classroom and you will have ample opportunity to learn through conversation, drill patterns, oral and aural comprehension testing, dictation, and multi-media work. There are no major examinations, as testing is performed weekly on an accumulative basis. If you have some knowledge of German you are encouraged to challenge this course.

GERM 102:
Beginner’s German II 3 credits

Prerequisites: GERM 101, or instructor’s permission

Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU, TWU

The continuation of GERM 101. By the time you complete GERM 102, you will have acquired good basic fluency in both the written and the spoken language. You will also acquire a sound knowledge of the structure of the English language as a valuable by-product of the course. If you have acquired some German at home or in school, you may register without GERM 101, but you will be required to write a short test.

GERM 201:
Intermediate German I 3 credits

Prerequisites: GERM 102, or instructor’s permission

Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU, TWU

Develops your basic knowledge of spoken and written German. Grammar and idiom will be covered, while comprehension and composition work will be developed through assignments, class discussion and oral practice in the language laboratory. Fluency in both German and English will be emphasized. By studying a variety of literary, scientific, and philosophical texts, you will become proficient in the language and knowledgeable about the history and culture of the countries in which it is spoken. As fluency in both German and English is emphasized, native German-speakers will find both GERM 201 and 202 valuable “refresher” courses.

GERM 202:
Intermediate German II 3 credits

Prerequisites: GERM 201, or instructor’s permission

Transferability: UBC, SFU, UVic, OU, TWU

Continues with the basic approach of GERM 201, developing your ability in both spoken and written German. Methods used include composition, aural comprehension, conversation and multi-media work. At this stage you are introduced to the techniques of translation and to the basic methods of literary criticism and text analysis. By the end of GERM 202 you should, with the aid of a good dictionary, be able to comprehend almost any modern German text. As fluency in both German and English is emphasized, native German-speakers will find both GERM 201 and 202 valuable “refresher” courses.

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