The best aspects of this course included the extremely engaging and intellectually challenging class discussions and lectures. The professor was very enthusiastic about the subject matter and he constantly gaged the student’s interests in particular matters. The worst aspect of this was included the readings, which were at times dense and excessive. The course would improve if there were less reading and students received assignments earlier. Prospective students should know that is an exciting and engaging Spanish course which they are sure to love, especially if they are open to different ideas.

Students praised this course for covering fascinating material and for providing students a preview of their exams to aid them when studying. Multiple students thought the course could have been improved structural y, because instruction was focused around text-heavy PowerPoint slides that included all the major points of the assigned reading. Suggestions for improvement primarily included a desire for more time for group discussions. Prospective students should know that a knowledge of the Spanish Culture and Spanish language in particular were important because class discussions were conducted in Spanish.

The best aspect of the course was that the instructor made it very engaging. Students found it easy to stay interested in the material, as discussions were active and the atmosphere was relaxed. Some students felt that the class was rather lengthy, and at times readings were dense. Suggestions for improvement included a bit of restructuring that would allow for a better flow of material and the course in general. Prospective students should know that participation is required and that it would be beneficial to know Spanish with some fluency.