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Transfer Courses

All courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State Universities (CSU). Courses that are transferable to the University of California are designated 'UC.' Some of these courses have limits on the amount of credit that is granted. See the UC Transferable Course List available in the Counseling Center or Transfer Center for these limitations. Courses that are non-credit or not AA degree applicable are designated with the letter 'N' preceding the course number. Identification of courses that have been accepted into the California Articulation Number (CAN) system appears after the course title.

GERMAN

German A180- Elementary German (5)
The focus is on development of elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German, with an introduction to cultures related to the German language. This course is equivalent to two years of high school German. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

German A185- Elementary German (5)
Continuation of German A180, with further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency, and additional exploration of cultures related to the German language. This course is equivalent to three years of high school German. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: German A180 or completion of two years of high school German with a grade of 'C' or better. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

German A280- Intermediate German (4)
Continuation of German A185, with further development of language skills at the intermediate level and exploration of cultures related to the German language. Additional emphasis on reading and writing, with an introduction to selected literary works. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: German A185. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

German A285- Intermediate German (4)
Continuation of German A280, with further refinement of language skills at the intermediate level and investigation of cultures related to the German language in preparation for higher level specialized work. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: German A280. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.