Intermediate German writing course focusing on individual and collaborative activities using authentic cultural texts.
The workload is light, with homework that is usually not too long and writing projects featuring clear criteria.
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GERMAN 204 or placement into GERMAN 249, 258, or 262
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Melissa Sheedy is described as extremely understanding and supportive, with a teaching style that results in low workload and clear assignment criteria. Reviewers highlight her helpful feedback on writing projects and express high satisfaction with her instruction.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.77 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.95 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.68 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=11 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.42 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.55 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
Julia Goetze is reported as supportive, fair, and approachable, with reviewers recommending her highly. Historical reviews for Joel Kaipainen describe him as helpful, funny, and academically good, noting his nonchalant attitude makes class fun.
JOEL KAIPAINEN is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JULIA GOETZE is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
KATERINA SOMERS is recorded teaching in Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MELISSA SHEEDY is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 20 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 7 / 20 | 0 |
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Melissa Sheedy is described as an amazing and extremely understanding professor who provides great feedback on writing projects.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.79 GPA, 88.2% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.91 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).
The workload is light, with homework that is usually not too long and writing projects featuring clear criteria.
Students report the class was great, with clear criteria for assignments and helpful feedback on written work.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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Intermediate German-Writing
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