GERM 1001 Elementary German I

Name: Elementary German I
Rating: 4.19 (123 reviews)

Willkommen! Students will learn basic German, the vocabulary and grammar necessary for communicating in every-day situations. In the fall semester, students can enroll in GERM1003, the Elementary German Practicum, for extra practice speaking. This intro course is designed for students with no prior German or those who have studied German and have placed into this A1 level course. For information on the placement test, see the department website.

Course overview

Department: German Studies
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Both
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

German: Four language courses between Elementary German I and Composition and Conversation II (12 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.19 / 5

Based on 123 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Nicholas Block
Fall 2026, Fall 2023, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.15/5
Ursula Mangoubi
Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.42/5
Ruth Sondermann
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.48/5
William Burwick
Fall 2022 · Official rating 5.00/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Nicholas Block · Stokes Hall 261S MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Ursula Mangoubi · Higgins Hall 275 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered