In German 1A, students will develop a basic proficiency in communicating in the German language according to the cultural practices of Germany and develop an awareness of the history, geography and cultures of regions where German is spoken: Austria, Switzerland, and neighboring regions. German 1A is a 5-credit course which fulfills A-G requirement of the UC/CSU Subject Area Requirements. Note, middle school students taking German 1A will receive A-G credit, however numerical high school will not count towards a high school diploma per California Education Code.