GER 101 - Elementary German I

Class: 4 Credits: 4
This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course includes an introduction to German culture.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 032.

Course Topics:

Reading skills appropriate for non-native speakers of German at the first semester level
Writing skills appropriate for non-native speakers of German at the first semester level
Speaking skills appropriate for non-native speakers of German at the first semester level
Listening skills appropriate for non-native speakers of German at the first semester level
Cultural awareness of German traditions/events/significant persons

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Workbook and supplementary A/V material packaged with textbook.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate listening comprehension of spoken German.
Develop conversational skills in speaking German.
Demonstrate reading comprehension of written German.
Demonstrate writing comprehension in German.
Demonstrate knowledge of the culture, history, and daily lives of the German people.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021