The best aspects of this course included the helpful professor, well-planned lectures, and interesting course material. The course was well put together and designed to help students improve their writing. The worst aspects of this course included the extremely heavy readings and overall fast pace of the class, which many had a difficult time keeping up with. The course would improve if students received more clarity on their papers and assignments, along with fewer and more focused readings. Prospective students should know that this course involves lots of readings and in order to be successful it is important for them to have an advanced understanding of writing and reading in French.

The best aspect of this course was the professor who was organized, passionate, and engaging. The worst aspects of this course included the dul and chal enging topics often discussed, as well as the professor’s illegible handwriting when giving students feedback on their assignments. The course would improve if students were more involved in class discussions and if they had a wider range of topics to cover on their papers and exposés. Prospective students should know that this is a great course which is heavy on reading and participation. In order for students to be successful, they must be comfortable in speaking and writing French.

Students widely praised this course with one student saying the course was “a personalized class with constant interaction with the professor.” Multiple students had issues with the course’s assigned readings, which were either too much or not adequately spread out across the semester. Suggestions for improvement included a desire to have more opportunities to speak in class either by reading aloud or by having the instructor encourage more group discussions. Prospective students should know that a good grasp of French grammar and a command of the language were necessary. Students also found that there were many required readings used to help complete class assignments.

The best aspect of the course was the wide reading selection, which provided a great overview of Spanish literary history. Students found the instructor to be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the course. The worst aspect of the course was the amount of required reading. In order to improve the course, students suggested that more focus be placed on entire text, opposed to excerpts. Prospective students should know that there is a lot of required reading and writing involved to be successful.

The best aspect of the course was that the instructor was very engaged, from genuine interest in the topic, to thoughtful group discussions. There is a good text selection throughout the course. Students noted the worst aspect of the course to be the amount of required reading and the occasional y drawn-out discussions. Students suggest that the course would be improved if there was participation amongst the entire class, and possibly more background given about assigned readings. Prospective students should know that a high level of French is required, as readings are in French. Also, there are weekly journals that tie into class discussions.