The best parts of this course were learning useful medical terminology and the great professor. Students liked the discussion-based class format, which gave them ample time to practice speaking in small groups. The downsides were the long, time-consuming homework assignments and that some homework and exam questions were unclear or ambiguous. Students’ suggestions for improvement included changing the grading scheme and revising some of the homework assignments to make them less vague. Students should know that this course is speaking-based and also requires a lot of work outside of class. It teaches you a lot of practical vocabulary and is great for students who want to go into medical professions.

Students real y liked the topics and practicality of this course, which they found to be useful. They found the professor extremely helpful, and the course discussions interest. Students al agreed that the homework load was very heavy. Their suggestions for course improvement included lessening the amount of homework and adding more variety to the class activities to allow students to practice dialogue. Prospective students should know that this course is very work-intensive, but that the projects have a lot of personal exploration aspects and the materials are all very useful and applicable to real-life scenarios.

Students praised this course and its small class size for creating an environment where the instructor could interact with each individual. Students also praised the course for expanding their vocabulary and for incorporating a variety of teaching styles and materials such as video presentations, discussions and assigned readings. Perceived issues with the course varied although multiple students felt the course had too many assignments. Suggestions for improvement varied though multiple students thought that the course could be improved if the course included more in-class discussions and interaction. Prospective students should know that students found the course demanded that students have a strong foundation in spoken and written Spanish.

The best aspect of this course included the feedback the instructor gave students on their presentations and papers throughout the semester. The students also felt like the mock medical situations in class were applicable to their academic focus on a broader scale. Students felt that having to wait until their peers finished work on VoiceThread and Debate en la Red was highly inconvenient with regards to time management. One suggestion included reducing the amount of homework assigned weekly. Another suggestion included somehow incorporating more instruction time. Prospective students should know this course requires daily homework and discussions on medicine and healthcare.

Most students thought the highlights of the course were the material presented and the instructor. Students gained knowledge directly applicable to future professions, from a patient and helpful instructor. However, the daily homework and repetitive activities were both given low marks from most in the class. Most students suggested better spacing of due dates as an improvement to the class. Prospective students should know that having a strong foundation in Spanish is necessary.

The best aspects of the course included the important and useful vocabulary and the kind, helpful instructor. Students appreciated the professor’s ability and willingness to tailor the class to students of varying Spanish language abilities, making sure that nobody felt overwhelmed or inhibited. Students felt that the workload was significant and that student participation lagged. Suggestions for improvement included increasing the amount of written exercises and free discussion. Prospective students will learn a significant amount of Spanish medical terminology. This course is recommended.