The best aspects of this course included the intriguing material and the effective structure and organization of the content delivery. Students also appreciated the in-class discussions encouraged by the instructor. Some students felt that not enough feedback was offered on returned homework assignments and that the pacing of the lessons was, at times, uneven. Suggestions for improvement included offering feedback on completed work and reviewing material in class. Prospective students are encouraged to take World of Language first, though it is not mandatory.

The best aspects of this course were the helpful handouts prepared by the professor, the class material and the professor’s genuine personality. The handouts assisted students with their understanding of concepts and questions were always answered to the best of the professor’s ability. Students said that the professor moved through rather dense material quickly, which left no time for review. Suggestions for improvement include: in-depth review of concepts, more tree diagrams and more clarity on expectations. Students seeking a chal enge and an opportunity to put their creativity to the test should enroll in this course.

Students enjoyed Professor Legendre’s detailed feedback and willingness to help. Students appreciated the variety of resources available to assist them throughout the semester, including detailed lecture hand-outs, help sessions for longer homework assignments, and extra credit opportunities. Some students found that the assigned problem sets were confusing, and that the homework problems were not representative of the types of questions on graded assignments. Suggestions for improvement included doing more examples with tree drawings, and providing more practice in advance of graded assignments. Prospective students should know that a solid background in linguistics is beneficial.