The best aspects of the course included the organized class structure, the professor’s clear teaching style, and the engaging class discussions. Students found the class sessions extremely helpful and enjoyable. The negative aspects of the course were that some topics were rushed and students felt like the lectures didn’t help them learn the material as much as they should have. Also, students found the online assignments to be very difficult and ineffective. The course would improve if the students had more speaking and grammar practice. Prospective students should know that this course involves an average amount of work, and class assignments that will surely help them improve their Spanish reading, writing, and most importantly, speaking.

The best aspect of the course was the helpful and enthusiastic professor who made sure al students understood the content. The worst aspects of the course included the online Spanish lab assignments, which students often found tricky. The course would improve if the classwork incorporated more Spanish culture. Prospective students should know that this course will help them learn a significant amount of Spanish. The workload is relatively light and as long as the students read and complete their assignments on time, they wil be successful.

The best aspects of the course included the small, intimate class setting and participatory activities that helped students improve their Spanish. The professor was also a great teacher who showed interest in students’ success in the class. The worst aspect of the course was the online Spanish lab assignments, which students found very tedious. The course would improve if the class had a more uniform grading system and more homework that wasn’t assigned from the online system. Prospective students should know that this is an enjoyable Spanish course that will teach them a lot as long as they apply themselves diligently.

Students thought that the best aspects of this course were the energetic professor, the group discussions, and the helpful textbook. Many students found that the course load was heavy and unevenly scheduled, and that the course was more or less taught out of a textbook. Students suggested changing the curriculum to spread out the work. They also wanted to see more activities created by the professor without the textbook, such as reading literature or poetry to teach grammar. Prospective students need to be prepared to speak and participate in class discussions that are strictly in Spanish.

Students found that the way the course was structured and the way the professor encouraged the class were the best aspects of this course. Students liked the informal setting and felt more comfortable participating in group discussions. Some of the students found the course to have a heavy workload, however, and others did not like watching the movies in 20-minute chunks. The students also did not like the fact that the online exercises were meant to help students learn on their own instead of being guided in the class, so many suggested getting rid of these assignments. Students also recommended altering the schedule to spread out assignment due dates and al owing students to watch al or none of a movie in one go. Prospective students need to be proficient enough in Spanish to keep up in a class where little to no English is spoken. Students also need to be prepared to spend time outside of the classroom learning and studying the materials.

The professor, in class conversations, and well organized semester were the best aspects of this class. Many students also appreciated the immersive style of class. However, the focus on grammar over comprehension or composition was the worst aspect of the class. Adding a short novel or other Spanish literature would improve the class. Prospective students should come to the class already proficient as it moves quickly, but the workload is standard for a language, and as long as you keep up with the little assignments you will do well.

170The best aspects of this class included the small class size, opportunities for conversation and the constant interaction and feedback in the classroom. Many students gave the professor high praise for his attentive and knowledgeable teaching style. However, the online assignments felt repetitive and useless, and the movie was difficult to understand. Suggestions to improve the class included replacing the textbook, having in class presentations rather than the voice thread assignments, and more opportunities to practice speaking in class. Prospective students should know that the class, like most languages, requires regular studying to do well, but the grading is very fair and the professor makes class fun.

The best aspects of this course included the reasonable pace throughout the semester and the smal class-size. One student felt that too much was done straight out of the textbook. Another student felt there was too much focus on grammar and not enough focus on application. Suggestions included incorporating more practical, less political dialogue, and providing students with more opportunities to practice speaking. Prospective students should not wait until the last minute to complete the online homework; the grading policy is strict for this course.

The best aspects of this course included the many opportunities to participate and that the content was chal enging without being excessive. One student felt that the instructor was exceedingly critical. Another student felt the themes for the composition topics and the speaking portions of the exams did not supply pupils enough substantial material with which to work. Suggestions included having oral exams in the hal way as opposed to in front of the class. Prospective students are encouraged to complete the readings before class.

The best aspects of this course included the structured syl abus, the online homework assignments, that the instructor didn’t lecture as if regurgitating content from the textbook, and the overal change in MSL grading policies. One student felt that sometimes there was disparity between the grammar rules learned in class and how the students were required to use the grammar rules in conversation. Another student felt the textbook wasn’t helpful. Suggestions included incorporating more discussion opportunities, adding more quick practice and review problems into the regular class routine, and making participation mandatory. Prospective Students should know that all material from Intermediate Spanish I should be reviewed before the course begins and that participation is crucial for a good grade.

The best aspects of this course included the clear deadlines and that the instructor fol owed the syl abus closely; also, students appreciated the instructor’s comprehensive teaching style and that she encouraged students to practice with one another in class. Several students considered MSL the worst aspect of the class. One suggestion was for the instructor to incorporate more literature. Another suggestion was to replace the online assignments with physical homework sheets. Prospective students should know that this course involves a lot of conversation; participation is a large part of one’s final grade.

Class discussions were interactive, and the instructor was engaging, patient, and made the course interesting and fun. The frequent homework and online assignments were the most negative aspects of the course. A more flexible attendance policy and fewer online assignments were suggested improvements to the course. Prospective students should know that the workload is large but manageable, and will help you improve your Spanish.

The best aspects of this course were the smal class size, open discussions, and the cultural experiences shared by the instructor and TA. The number of regular assignments and the online exercises were given the worst rating for the course, and cutting down on the number of assignments or the use of the online exercises were both suggested as ways to improve the course. Prospective students should know that there is a large but manageable workload, but your Spanish will improve.

The small class size and the focus on spoken language skill were the best aspects of the course. Many students found the feedback to be either lacking or discouraging. Many students suggested reducing the number of homework or online assignments as a way to improve the course. Prospective students should know that the instructor can be intimidating, but the course wil improve your Spanish skills.

The best aspect of this course was that the professor presented the material in a way that made learning and topics interesting. The class was fairly laid back, but extremely interactive. The worst aspects of the course were the group work and the inconsistent workload. Suggestions for improvement included replacing the voicethread assignments in order to have more group discussions and opportunities to speak in class. Prospective students should be prepared to speak in class and do a fair amount of work.

The best aspects of this course was how the professor encouraged student-to-student interaction while speaking the language. The workload was manageable. The worst aspects of the course were that participation counted heavily toward the final grade and sometimes the class moved too slowly. To improve this class, students recommended that the instructor allow more class discussion and spread out assignment deadlines. Prospective students should know that it is not difficult to get a passing grade and it is important to pay attention to deadlines listed on the syllabus.