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GERM 1411   Beginning German I (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GER 101.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is an introductory course intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present the essential vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1605015113

GERM 1412   Beginning German II (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GER 102.
Prerequisite: German 1411 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course continues the oral practice, reading, writing, grammar and cultural studies begun in German 1411. Students are expected to acquire a substantial amount of vocabulary and begin to deal with idiomatic language and complicated syntax. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1605015113

GERM 2311   Intermediate German (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GER 201.
Prerequisite: German 1412 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is designed to further develop student's overall language proficiency and cultural knowledge through more advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises. Grammatical concepts are reviewed and expanded. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1605015113

GERM 2312   Intermediate German II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GER 202.
Prerequisite: German 2311 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is a continuation of German 2311. The stress is on reading, composition, grammatical complexities, and intense oral practice, with continued studies of the culture through contemporary literature. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1605015113

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.