GERM 2004 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
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- GERM1051 or equivalent.
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.45 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.59 / 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 | Ruth Sondermann | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Fall 2024 | Ruth Sondermann | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |
| Fall 2023 | Ruth Sondermann | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 of 6 |
| Fall 2022 | Ruth Sondermann | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 5 |
| Fall 2021 | Ruth Sondermann | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 3 of 4 |