GERM 2001 German Composition and Conversation I
This B1.2 course is designed to improve proficiency in spoken and written German. Through a broad spectrum of regular creative-writing and conversational exercises, assignments, and projects, as well as an in-depth review of phonetics and complex grammar topics, students will expand and refine their German to achieve advanced autonomous competency in the language. Readings and discussions focus on authentic contemporary texts and cultural topics. Students need to have taken GERM1051 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
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- German Studies: German Composition and Conversation I and II (two courses, 6 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- German Studies: German Studies electives (five courses, 15 credits; may be taught in English and may include elementary and intermediate language courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- German: Four language courses between Elementary German I and Composition and Conversation II (12 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.84 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.94 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Sonya Andersen | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |
| Spring 2025 | Geraldine Grimm | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 10 of 10 |
| Fall 2024 | Alexander Holt | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 8 |
| Fall 2023 | Daniel J Bowles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 of 7 |
| Fall 2022 | Daniel J Bowles | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 7–9 hrs/week | 5 of 5 |
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Sections
- Section 01