The best aspect of the course was the structure, which included a good mix of in-class discussions and assignments to ensure that the students had maximum practice with the Spanish language. The professor was extremely approachable and always provided good feedback to help the students improve their work. The worst aspects of the course included the LanguageTwin program, which was 159 not very effective, as well as the repetitive and dul lectures. The course would improve if the material could be spiced up somewhat with more in-class activities and also if the LanguageTwin program were replaced with something more effective. Prospective students should have prior Spanish knowledge and they should know that this course moves at a steady pace with a focus on grammar and speaking.

The best aspects of the course included the enthusiastic and helpful professor, as well as the class interaction and course materials. The worst aspects of the course included the LanguageTwin program which proved ineffective. The software gave many students issues and many had to make up the assignments in other ways. The course would improve if there were more listening exercises in class and if the LanguageTwin program were dismissed altogether. Prospective students should know that this is a fun and enjoyable Spanish course with enough homework and readings to help students improve their understanding of Spanish.

The best aspect of the course was the smal and focused class setting in which students got to engage in effective discussions. Many students felt that their Spanish was improved through the help of their extremely engaging professor. The worst aspects of the course included the LanguageTwin software, as many found it to have a lot of glitches. The course would improve if the LanguageTwin program was replaced or eliminated in its entirety. Prospective students should know that the course involves lots of class participation and practice through the assignments and assigned readings.

The best aspect of this course was the enthusiastic and engaging professor, who was dedicated to helping students learn and succeed. Students also found the workload light and good for practicing concepts studied in class. Students had very few complaints about this class, only that lectures could sometimes get a bit repetitive. Suggestions for improvement included adding more time in for additional conversation and speaking practice. Students also recommended changing the format of some of the homework to be offline, since the technology would occasionally act up. Prospective students are highly encouraged to take this course if they are looking to improve their Spanish skil s, but they should be very comfortable in speaking, listening, and learning in the language. They need to be prepared to complete the work on time and participate in class to get the most out of this course.

Students felt that the best aspects of this course were the rigorous pace and immersive course lectures. Students liked the immersive set up of the course and felt that the assignments helped promote language learning. However, they thought that the work outside of the classroom was excessive, and that there was not enough emphasis on speaking. Suggestions for improvement included adding in more conversational and speaking activities, adding more practice for the exams, and providing additional feedback on the assignments. Prospective students should be prepared for a heavy workload and feel comfortable learning in an immersive Spanish-speaking environment.

Students praised this course for having a bright and creative instructor who promoted interesting discussions. They also appreciated the small class size. Perceived issues with the course were few though some students thought the grammar in the course was graded harshly and perhaps not taught as effectively as possible. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that the course include more opportunities to practice speaking Spanish. Prospective students should know that students found it important to have a solid foundation in Spanish and they should come ready to work on reading, writing and speaking Spanish.

Students praised this course for giving students a significant exposure to the Spanish language and for helping students develop their Spanish writing, reading and speaking skil s. Perceived issues with the course included a belief that the course’s workload was heavy to the point where it was even hard for some students to keep track of work. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that the course offer students more opportunities to practice speaking Spanish. Prospective students should know the course was conducted entirely in Spanish and students found it had a heavy workload.

The best aspects of this course included the oral presentations, the instructor’s enthusiasm for the material, and the interactive learning experience. One student felt that the material was at times, repetitive. Another student felt the exams were too long and extensive. Suggestions for improving the course included making the slides in class available to the students and incorporating more reading and listening sections. Prospective students should know this course requires a daily amount of work.

The best aspects of this course included the engaging lectures, small class size, and varied selections of required readings. One student felt that the grammar portions were reviewed too fast. Another student felt that the textbook was inappropriate for the course. Suggestions included incorporating audio lessons and allowing more time to go over various Spanish grammatical rules. Prospective students should know that there is a lot of work involved in this course and if they have a good grasp of the Spanish language, this class shouldn’t be too difficult.

The variety of reading material, Spanish language movies, and the opportunities to practice speaking were the high points of this course. Many students found the assignments repetitive, and found many of the online assignments more like busy work than helpful. Fewer Blackboard assignments and more ungraded conversation practice were both suggested improvements. Prospective students should know that the course requires almost daily work, but is overall appropriate after Intermediate I & II.

Most students gave the in-class activities the highest ranking, saying they gained confidence because of the practice. Additional y, students found the instructor enthusiastic about teaching and willing to help. In ranking the worst aspects of the course, most students put the amount of daily work and the repetitive nature of some assignments in that category. Some suggestions for improvement to the course included having more analysis of readings and a better variety of assignments. Prospective students should know that while the course requires a good deal of work, their Spanish wil improve exponentially.

Students from this course got a great deal out of the smal class size, the structure of the class, and the variety of class activities. Some students were not satisfied with the homework on Blackboard, and would have liked more conversational practice. Additional time for conversation during class and fewer daily assignments were suggested improvements to the class. Prospective students should know that there is regular work involved so staying on top of the syllabus is key.

The best aspects of this course included the opportunities to practice speaking and comprehension skil s and the variety of assignments used to teach and reinforce concepts. Students felt that the workload was heavy and the activities seemed forced and overly focused on grammar. Suggestions for improvement included introducing more varied discussions, having more written assignments instead of online, and removing the movie from the course unless it could be completed in two weeks. Prospective students should be prepared to manage a heavy workload and engage in class discussion completely in Spanish.