The best aspects of the course included the relatively interesting course material and the many opportunities to practice German through the assignments. The worst aspect of the course was the excessive amount of work that was assigned back-to-back. Students felt like they were just doing busy work that didn’t have much effect on their language improvement. The course would improve if there 156 were more opportunities for speaking practice as well as a reduced and more focused workload. Prospective students should know that the course requires at least a basic level of German and is hefty in assignments.

The best aspect of the course was the smal class setting in which students worked together to learn Italian. The worst aspect of the course was the difficult and often arbitrary exams. Students also had a sizeable amount of writing to do in this course and at times the professor’s expectation on some of them was unclear. The course would be improved by having more in-class grammar review and writing practice. Prospective students should know that this class is a great way for students to learn Italian and as long as they put in a good amount of work, they wil be successful.

155 The best aspects of the course included the interesting class discussions and the amount of Italian practice made available to students through a variety of exercises. The worst aspect of the course was the lack of adequate practice for exams. The course would improve if students had more practice exercises and received consistent feedback on their assignments. Prospective students should know that as long as they complete the homework and class exercises, they wil improve their knowledge of the Italian language.

Students thought that the best aspects of this course were the very useful and varied activities used throughout the text. The professor tried to engage everyone in the materials and held class discussions to get people participating. Most students did not like the online exercises and thought that they did not help. Other students disliked the oral exams that depended on someone else in order to get a good grade. Students suggested that getting rid of the online assignments and replacing them with other activities, such as additional conversation and oral exercises. Prospective students should have a basic understanding of Spanish. The course focuses heavily on grammar, and the workload is very manageable.

Students believed that the better aspects of this course included the in-class discussions and deep exploration of the topics covered in class. Students thought that their language skil s improved and that the grammar studied over the semester was very useful. Most students found that the online components of the course were not conductive to learning German and that they simply thought they were busywork. Students suggested that the online work be replaced with more speaking exercises and cultural exploration. Prospective students should be comfortable in taking an immersion course, as everything is taught in German. The workload is constant but manageable and the course is constructively rigorous.

Students believed that the better aspects of this course included the in-class discussions and deep exploration of the topics covered in class. Students thought that their language skil s improved and that the grammar studied over the semester was very useful. Most students found that the online components of the course were not conductive to learning German and that they simply thought they were busywork. Students suggested that the online work be replaced with more speaking exercises and cultural exploration. Prospective students should be comfortable in taking an immersion course, as everything is taught in German. The workload is constant but manageable and the course is constructively rigorous.

The best aspects of this class were the opportunities to read short stories, group work, and immersive style of the class. The professor also garnered high praise for his encouraging teaching style. Homework did not always seem useful and they tended to add up al at once. The class could be improved by spending more time on cultural studies and idiomatic phrases. Prospective students should know the workload is typical for a language class and this professor is very enjoyable.

The best aspects of this class were the opportunities to read short stories, group work, and immersive style of the class. The professor also garnered high praise for his encouraging teaching style. Homework did not always seem useful and they tended to add up al at once. The class could be improved by spending more time on cultural studies and idiomatic phrases. Prospective students should know the workload is typical for a language class and this professor is very enjoyable.