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: 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

4.84 / 5

Based on 32 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

  • Sonya Andersen
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 5.00/5
  • Alexander Holt
    Fall 2024 · Official rating 5.00/5
  • Daniel J Bowles
    Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.91/5
  • Geraldine Grimm
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.90/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Sonya Andersen · Stokes Hall 261S MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM · Offered