The best aspects of this course included how organized the instructor was, the pace at which the content was taught, and that the exercises and in-class activities were invaluably helpful with learning the language. Students also appreciated that the instructor was eager to help and easy to approach. Some students felt that there was too much “busy work” assigned. Suggestions included incorporating additional class presentations and combining more of a cultural aspect into some of the lessons. Prospective students should know it’s helpful to have a strong background in German and that they should be prepared to do a lot of work both in and out of class.

The best aspects of this course included the creative writing and project-based assignments, the instructors who were engaged in the students’ progress throughout the semester, and the various media incorporated into the lessons – videos, audio, texts, etc. One student felt that the workbook assignments were often tedious and repetitive. Another student felt the majority of the assigned work tended to be “mushed” into the weekends. Suggestions included focusing more on the oral practice of the language and keeping a consistent pace throughout the semester. Prospective students should be prepared to learn at a quick pace.

The best aspects of this course included the creative writing and project-based assignments, the instructors who were engaged in the students’ progress throughout the semester, and the various media incorporated into the lessons – videos, audio, texts, etc. One student felt that the workbook assignments were often tedious and repetitive. Another student felt the majority of the assigned work tended to be “mushed” into the weekends. Suggestions included focusing more on the oral practice of the language and keeping a consistent pace throughout the semester. Prospective students should be prepared to learn at a quick pace.

The best aspects of this course included the instructor’s unique teaching techniques, the consistent, thorough feedback provided, and the small class size. Some students felt the workload was excessive. One suggestion included clarifying the homework schedule. Another suggestion included coming up with a song containing Germanic adjective endings. Prospective students should know they have to be extremely organized to keep track of the homework and that it’s important to turn everything in on time.

Many students enrol ed in this course felt ful y immersed in the language and gained extensive knowledge of German culture as well. The instructor was very experienced and incorporated fun activities. The course was fairly fast-paced, but the TA sections were both enjoyable and helpful. But, the class required a ton of vocabulary memorization and workbook assignments. In addition, some students felt like the instructor was not friendly and put them down. Suggestions for improvement include: a new instructor, less work, and more practice before exams. Prospective students should know that class participation is a big deal and the course will demand a great amount of their time.

The instructor cultivated an atmosphere conducive to learning in this course, enabling the students to work on reading, writing, and speaking in class. The small class size also lead to fruitful discussions. The repetition was again cited as the worst part of the class. Much of the homework seemed like busy work, and the syl abus was disorganized making it difficult to keep up with due dates. A more streamlined Blackboard site and fewer worksheets were suggested as improvements to the class. Prospective students should be prepared for the high workload, but know all your work will pay off. This instructor is highly recommended.

The best aspects of this course included the large amount of information learned in one semester, the open and friendly atmosphere, and the interactive class format. Students appreciated the practical nature of the vocabulary and grammar covered, as well as the cultural aspects of the course. The workload was tedious and overwhelming at times. Suggestions for improvement were to have more opportunities to review grammar and to spread out the assignments a little more throughout the semester. Prospective students should be prepared to allocate time to study as the workload may be larger than expected.

The best aspects of the course were the friendly, helpful instructors who covered many basic German elements thoroughly. The worst aspects of the course included the overwhelming workload and the instructor’s attempt for students to understand explanations of words in German. Students suggested spreading course material throughout the semester and focusing on fewer concepts at one time. Prospective students should know that the class was enjoyable and language skills will improve by putting in effort.

The best aspects of this course were the small class size and the enthusiastic instructor who was invested in students learning German. The worst aspects were the workload and the course rules that changed halfway through the semester. Suggestions for improvement included decreasing the workload and increasing opportunities for students to practice general language and speaking skills. Prospective students should know that the class was fast paced and a significant amount of time outside of class is required to complete assignments.