German for Communication I
LAGM-X400.00
Known as “Das Land der Dichter und Denker,” meaning, “the land of poets and thinkers,” Germany is the home of Bach and Beethoven, Kant and Goethe, Einstein and Gutenberg. Having made pivotal contributions to areas as diverse as literature, science, and classical music, exploring the German language can open up new insights into an impressive cultural heritage and enable you to communicate in one of the most widely spoken languages in contemporary Europe. . In this introductory course, you will learn about the present tense, personal pronouns, possessive adjectives, the accusative case, and word order.
German for Communication Schedule
What You Will Learn:
- How to use basic German vocabulary in conversation.
- The ability to craft write basic sentences in German.
- How to implement basic grammatical rules.
- Topics for conversation around: family, weather, telling time, describing the home, and favorite pastimes.
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Contact: For more information about this course, please email the academic department at ahl@ucsd.edu
Course Information
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Textbook: Kontakte, Authors: Erwin Tschirner and Brigitte Nikolai, 9th Ed, ISBN 10: 1260016064/ISBN 13: 9781260016062
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 9/28/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 10/5/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 10/12/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 10/19/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 10/26/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 11/2/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 11/9/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 11/16/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
| 11/23/2026 | Monday | 06:30 p.m. | 09:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Annette Andranian
Born and raised in Berlin, Germany, Annette Andranian earned her Master’s degree in Teaching and English from Freie Universität Berlin. For more than twenty years, she has shared her passion for language learning with students of all ages, teaching German at the elementary, high school, and university levels. Since 2017, she has been teaching German at UC San Diego Extended Studies.
As a native German speaker and lifelong language enthusiast, Annette loves helping students discover not only the German language but also the culture, history, and perspectives that bring it to life. She especially enjoys working with beginning learners, guiding them as they build a strong foundation and supporting them as they grow in confidence and proficiency through more advanced coursework.
Known for her enthusiastic and engaging teaching style, she strives to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and asking questions. Sharing her language and culture with others is one of Annette’s greatest joys, and she is committed to making the experience of learning German both meaningful and enjoyable.
