The best aspects of this course were the videos and engaging assignments which encouraged active participation from all students. The worst aspects of this course included the fast paced learning style 150 and redundant class sessions. The course would improve if students had more review and speaking sessions. It would also improve if the class exercises were a little more engaging. Prospective students should know that this is a wel -taught course that will give them a somewhat challenging insight into the German language. While it is not necessary, some experience with the German language will help students grasp the content better.

The best aspect of this course was the cohesive structure of the material. The course was well-planned out and the professor was very effective in giving students helpful feedback on their work. The worst aspects of this course included the heavy-work load and the fast pace of the course. Prospective students should know that this is an enjoyable course by which they will learn beginner-level German. The course does involve a decent amount of work, but students wil surely have fun.

The best aspects of this course included the varied learning styles offered in the classroom, as well as the fun and immersive atmosphere of the class. The worst aspects of this course included the large amount of assignments and the often ineffective class lessons. The course would improve if there were more speaking exercises and a little more structure to help students learn the material. Prospective students should know that this is a simple introductory German course. They don’t need a previous background in German to take the course, but they should attend class regularly and stay on top of all homework assignments.

Students thought that the professor’s willingness to assist as necessary was the best aspect of this course. They also liked that the class size was small and allowed for group discussion. Several students felt that the online assignments felt like busywork. Some students had difficulties with the time of the class. Prospective students should be able to keep up with the brisk pace and workload of the course and remember to attend every lecture and session.

Students thought that the smal class size was the best aspect of this course. Students felt comfortable enough to participate in discussions and the class pace was brisk but manageable. Students did not like that some of the work felt like busywork, however and they wished that they had more time for conversational practice. Suggestions for the class included spending more one-on-one time with the professor to practice conversational skil s. Prospective students should be prepared to devote time outside of class to practice and learn what is taught in class. The course will help them learn the basics of German at a rigorous but manageable pace.

Students thought that the smal class size was the best aspect of this course. Students felt comfortable enough to participate in discussions and the class pace was brisk but manageable. Students did not like that some of the work felt like busywork, however and they wished that they had more time for conversational practice. Suggestions for the class included spending more one-on-one time with the professor to practice conversational skil s. Prospective students should be prepared to devote time outside of class to practice and learn what is taught in class. The course will help them learn the basics of German at a rigorous but manageable pace.

The highlights from this class include the encouraging and helpful instructor and the variety of learning activities. Students had everything from typical lectures to field trips to movies, all of which provided an additional facet of the language. As is the case with many language classes, the steady homework was the worst aspect of the class. Suggestions to improve the course included having more tests over the semester rather than one midterm and one final, and giving more opportunities to practice speaking in class. Prospective students should know that the course requires a good deal of time each week outside of class but you will be surprised by how much you learn in a few months.

166The highlights from this class were the immersive nature of the classroom, the small class size, and the intellectual challenge of learning a new language. The students on the whole thought the group dynamic made class more enjoyable and challenging. The worst aspects of the class included the difficulty of the language and the frequency of class meetings. Suggestions to improve the course included more time to practice conversation in class and starting out the semester using more English. Prospective students should know that students found the workload was consistent and you wil need to study outside of class consistently to succeed.

The best aspects of this class were the enthusiastic and engaging instructor, the incorporation of cultural lessons along with language, and the clear preparation for Elements II. Many students thought the challenge of German was another plus for the class. However, the amount of homework that a few labeled as busy work and the fast pace of the semester were the worst aspects of the class. Suggested improvements included making attendance optional and forgoing the online assignments for more conversation practice. Prospective students should know that the course had a heavy workload but students were surprised at how much they learned in one semester.