The best aspects of this course included the in-class participatory activities and the helpful professor who showed a lot of enthusiasm for the material. The worst aspects of the course included the workload which often seemed like busywork and the exams that were scheduled outside of class time. Students felt that there was a lack of organization in the material, which made the information inconsistent. The course would improve if there were more speaking and grammar exercises. Prospective students should dedicate the time and effort to the assignments in this relatively fair course that will help them improve their French. 152

The best aspects of this course included the class discussions and the warm atmosphere where students could interact freely and engage in activities. The professor was very approachable and used lots of materials to teach the course. The worst aspects of the course included the large amount of assignments and online exercises, as well as the slow pace of the class. The course would improve if the assignments were reduced and more focused on quality. Prospective students wil find this course fun and helpful in improving their Spanish, as long as they keep up with the workload and pay attention during class.

The best aspects of the course were the fun and diverse learning activities, as well as the class discussions. The class had a good mix of learning materials and assignments to keep students engaged. The worst aspects of the course included the large amount of mandatory group work and the lack of actual teaching in class, as most of the class time was often spent reviewing online exercises. The course would improve if there were more in-class lessons and assignments, as well as pre-exam reviews to help 151 students perform well. Prospective students should anticipate a hefty workload, but can expect to learn

The best aspects of the course included the ample language practice assignments and in-class activities. There were films, readings, and good discussions held in this class, as well as an extremely engaging teaching assistant. The worst aspects of the course included the somewhat heavy workload and the lack of new and challenging material for students to learn. The course would improve if there were more speaking, grammar, and writing practice in class. Prospective students should expect a moderately easy

The best aspects of this course were the online exercises, the interactive, in-class activities, and the oral French practice. The teaching assistant was understandable and engaging as well. The worst aspects of the course were the heavy amounts of busy work and some assignments that didn’t help students improve their French. Students also expressed dislike in taking the exams in the language lab, as it was often noisy and filled with students from other classes. The course would improve if there were more in-class French lessons, vocabulary, and test preps, as wel as a more spread out test schedule. Prospective students should know that this is a fun and enjoyable class with lots of work to help them improve their

The best aspects of this course included the class discussions and the warm atmosphere where students could interact freely and engage in activities. The professor was very approachable and used lots of materials to teach the course. The worst aspects of the course included the large amount of assignments and online exercises, as well as the slow pace of the class. The course would improve if the assignments were reduced and more focused on quality. Prospective students wil find this course fun and helpful in improving their Spanish, as long as they keep up with the workload and pay attention during class.

Students found that the best aspects of this course were the interactive activities that helped engage students and reinforce the vocabulary. Students liked that the course was taught primarily in French, and believed that the relatively small class size made it easier to participate in group discussions. Many students believed that a lot of the assignments, particularly the online QUIA assignments, were busywork and did not provide any real language learning value. Students suggested getting rid of these online activities and replacing them with more constructive assignments, such as writing exercises and additional conversational opportunities. Students also would have liked to learn more about French culture and some of the more basic grammatical aspects of the language. Prospective students should be wil ing to put in continuous effort to complete the assignments and memorize the grammar and vocabulary. Students should be fairly familiar with the French language and feel comfortable speaking in it.

Students thought that the coursework and the continuous variety of activities were the best aspects of the course. They found that the professor was engaging and wil ing to give students personalized feedback as needed, which they thought helped improve their language skil s. Several students thought that the online exercises were tedious, repetitive, and unhelpful. Students suggested utilizing the online aspect of the course better and thought that more time should be spent watching and analyzing films in class. Prospective students should have a solid understanding of French and comfortable enough to speak and listen in a class taught entirely in French. They should be prepared for regular homework assignments, writing assignments and quizzes.

Students thought that the best aspect of this course was the professor, who provided very helpful feedback and support to students throughout the semester. Students liked the relaxed class atmosphere and the fact that the class was taught in French because the immersion helped them learn the language faster. Students thought that the varying levels of experience affected the class, because students who were less comfortable with the language were not willing to speak up in class, and those who were more advanced in the language quickly got bored. Students also suggested adding more chances for conversation, continuing the journal exercises and adding in more review for students who feel lost. Prospective students should have a fairly solid background in French and be prepared to speak the language in class. Be active in the class discussions and meet with the professor if you have any questions.

The best aspect of this class was the way the professor taught the language to students using different mediums. Students found that her desire to help students learn the language and her energy throughout the class made the course an informative and an effective way to learn the language. Some students did not like the online work, as they believed it did not add to the learning experience and merely took up time. Suggestions for improvement included adding more of the different movies, music, articles, and literature, and speaking only French in the class to go fully immersive in the language. Prospective students should be comfortable in beginner’s French and be prepared for a steady load of reading, writing, and multimedia activities.

Students believed that the best aspects of this course included the frequent class discussions and relaxed environment that promoted speaking and listening in French. The professor was very helpful and provided ample guidance for students who had questions or difficulties. However, students found some of the activities to be tedious and unhelpful and that parts of the language, specifically the grammar, was often skimmed over or ignored. Suggestions for improvement included increasing the amount of French spoken in class, providing more support in teaching the grammar, and including more oral evaluations and activities. Prospective students should be comfortable with the language and able to converse in basic French. They need to be willing to practice and commit time to complete the activities and get the assignments done on time.

Students thought that the coursework and the continuous variety of activities were the best aspects of the course. They found that the professor was engaging and wil ing to give students personalized feedback as needed, which they thought helped improve their language skil s. Several students thought that the online exercises were tedious, repetitive, and unhelpful. Students suggested utilizing the online aspect of the course better and thought that more time should be spent watching and analyzing films in class. Prospective students should have a solid understanding of French and comfortable enough to speak and listen in a class taught entirely in French. They should be prepared for regular homework assignments, writing assignments and quizzes.

The best aspects of this class included the smal group size, the hard working and fun professor, and the French movies. Students felt that the professor genuinely cared about their success and she took their suggestions to heart. The lack of much French culture and the online assignments were the worst aspects of the class. Fewer online assignments, more cumulative tests, and more in-class French could improve the class. Prospective students should know that the class may seem like a review if you are slightly above intermediate, but is still an enjoyable class and worth taking.

This class was marked by a relaxed yet well-structured atmosphere, opportunities to correct mistakes, and the inclusion of movies and music in class. The professor was helpful and engaging. The worst aspects of the class included the lack of much feedback and the repetitive online exercises. Suggestions to improve the class include showing additional movies and making grades accessible through Blackboard. Prospective students should know that this class will prepare you for the upper level French courses. This professor is highly recommended.

The highlights from this class were the variety of in class activities, the total immersion in the language, and the small class size. Many students praised the professor for spending time going over weak areas and giving students the chance to go back over tests to correct mistakes. The worst aspect of the class was the time spent on the online exercises which often felt like busy work. One common suggestion to improve the class was to give more class time to practicing conversation. Prospective students should know that this was a standard language class with a reasonable workload. Students found it was important to stay on top of the various assignments, but the grading was fair and the class was recommended.

Many students thought the variety of media shown in class, the feedback from the professor, and the focus on writing were the best aspects of the class. Several students felt they had learned more in this semester than in any other semester of a language. Negative aspects of the class included the online exercises and the large class size. Additional instruction in grammar and more movies were suggestions to improve the class. Students who are interested in signing up for this class should know that it is beneficial to review prior to the start of the semester. The class is recommended for those who are looking for a more in-depth understanding of the language. 168

Frequent interaction with classmates, helpful and clear instruction from the professor, and the mix of oral and written practice highlighted this course. Additionally, students felt that the professor was very responsive when help was needed and kept the class engaging and interesting. The worst aspects were the online exercises and the number of assignments to keep track of. The course could be improved with more in class discussion in French and additional movie screenings. Prospective students should know that while there is a steady workload, this class is much more enjoyable than Elements and you will become quite skilled in the language.