GERM2004

German for Professional Purposes

This language course is designed for students interested in living in a German-speaking country and want to use German in a professional setting. Students will develop presentation skills necessary to be successful at work in Germany. Topics covered include sustainability, the political landscape, social benefits, cultural differences, and expectations when working or studying in a German-speaking environment. Students will learn about organizations and companies that offer opportunities for BC students such as Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange and Fulbright. A visit to a German company is also planned. Not suitable for native speakers of German.

Course overview

Department
German Studies
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.45 / 5

Based on 22 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Ruth Sondermann
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.59/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Ruth Sondermann · Gasson Hall 208 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered