GERM 1050 Intermediate German I

Students will begin to develop independence in speaking German. This A2.2 course is designed for students to communicate in routine situations and read short fiction. Students need to have taken GERM1002 or its equivalent as determined by the placement test. 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

4.26 / 5

Based on 131 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 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.23/5
  • Ruth Sondermann
    Fall 2026, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.21/5
  • Geraldine Grimm
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.79/5
  • Michael Resler
    Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.82/5
  • Ursula Mangoubi
    Spring 2022 · Official rating 5.00/5
  • William Burwick
    Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.36/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Ruth Sondermann · Gasson Hall 303 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Nicholas Block · Stokes Hall 286S MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered