German
The International Languages Department offers courses that provide the foundation for German language study. These courses also satisfy either the humanities requirement for general education or the proficiency requirement in an international language when required for transfer. A bachelor's degree in an international language such as German can lead to a career in advertising, broadcasting, consulting, translating, teaching, international service, public relations, social work, and sales.
Note: Students educated in a non-English speaking country through high school or equivalent will generally not earn lower-division transfer credit in their language at most universities. Students who might be affected by this rule should consult a counselor and/or the International Languages Department Chair before enrolling in their language courses.
Academic and Career Pathway: Languages, Communication, and Humanities
Contact Information
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Chair: Rosa E. Viramontes Dean: Jonathan Fohrman |
Department: International Languages Office: Building OC4700, 760.795.6844 |
How to Read Course Descriptions
For more detailed information about a course, such as its content, objectives, and fulfillment of a degree, certificate, or general education requirement, please see the official course outline of record, available at http://www.miracosta.edu/governance/coursesandprograms/courseoutlines.html.
Courses
GRMN 101: Elementary German (First Semester)
Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in GRMN 102, or GRMN 201.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This introductory course develops German language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It covers basic German pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. It also explores the history, geography, and customs of the German-speaking countries. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school German.
GRMN 102: Elementary German (Second Semester)
Units: 4
Prerequisites: GRMN 101 or two years of high school German with a C or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in GRMN 201.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course continues to develop German language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in GRMN 101, and it develops the student's ability to engage in casual conversation, express opinions, and make suggestions in German. The course also provides for increased awareness of the German-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This course corresponds to the third year of high school German.
GRMN 121: Introduction to German Culture
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring
This course introduces students to various aspects of German culture and civilization. Areas of study include history, music, literature, philosophy, political ideas, customs, and Germany's influence on and contribution to the civilization of America and the world. The course does not require prior study of the German language or culture.
GRMN 201: Intermediate German (Third Semester)
Units: 4
Prerequisites: GRMN 102 or three years of high school German with a C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years
This course continues to develop German language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in GRMN 101 and GRMN 102, and it develops the student's ability to engage in casual conversation, express opinions, and make suggestions in German. The course also provides for increased awareness of the German history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This course corresponds to the fourth year of high school German.
GRMN 292: Internship Studies
Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.
