2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

GERM V02 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V01 or 2 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course provides continued training in developing
communication, comprehension, pronunciation skills in German
language through the study of elementary principles of grammar.
Reading of prose, and simple composition are further developed.
Progress in developing oral-aural skills is emphasized throughout the
course and supplemented by outside use of the language laboratory.
Cultural material is provided to stimulate interest in and develop an
understanding and appreciation of the German-speaking peoples and
countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
GERM V03 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V02 or 3 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course provides an intensive review of grammar and an
introduction to new applications of grammar principles. Selections
from original German literature are read and discussed to provide
practice in improving fluency in communication.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
GERM V04 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V03 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course provides further study of grammatical principles,
with special emphasis on building communicative skills in German.
Reading and discussion of essays, periodicals, short stories, drama
and poetry will be used to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural
understanding.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 4. Transfer credit: CSU,
UC.
GERM V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V01 or 2 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the student with some knowledge
of German further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in
German. The course will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V02 or GERM V51A or 3 years of high school
German or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the intermediate-level student of
German additional oral practice in the language through conversation,
discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in German. The
course will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51B. Transfer credit: CSU.
GERM V51C - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V03 or GERM V51B or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the advanced-level student
of German further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, discussion groups, debates, role-playing, and other
activities in German. The course will be conducted entirely in
German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51C. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V80 - CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an entry-level course in oral communication in German
that develops novice-level proficiencies in listening, comprehension,
oral expression, and vocabulary acquisition. Students imitate native
pronunciation and intonation of German words and phrases through
choral repetition, role playing, guided practice, responding in German
to questions and commands, initiating conversations, conducting
interviews in German, and by carrying out other communicative tasks
used to facilitate language acquisition. Students develop the ability
to use German to conduct friendly conversations, gain information,
and to discuss preferences, daily activities, and other basic
conversational topics.
GERM V88 - GERMAN WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
GERM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GERMAN - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Ger 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
GERM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN GERMAN - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Ger 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS
GW V01A - DISCOVERING THE RIGHT CAREER - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course focuses on becoming aware of one’s interests, skills,
and abilities through testing and other means of self-analysis. The
student will study the job market and employment trends. Various
resources will be explored. The course will teach decision making
skills to assist the student in making appropriate career choices.
Formerly GW 1A. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
148 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011