GERM2004 · German Studies

German for Professional Purposes

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Ruth Sondermann

Part Time Faculty, Department of Eastern, Slavic & German Studies

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.4

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Ruth Sondermann

Part Time Faculty, Department of Eastern, Slavic & German Studies

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.4

About this course

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.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.06 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.40 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.83 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.54 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3.5 hours

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Evaluation history 5 terms

All available terms for GERM2004. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.0	4.3
Fall 2023	1	4.8	4.8
Fall 2022	1	4.6	4.6
Fall 2021	1	4.3	5.0
Fall 2020	1	4.3	4.3