Students said the professor was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Cuban culture. Other good parts of the course were the interesting readings and films. One negative aspect of the class was the lack of discussion. Some students also thought the professor’s lectures focused too much on the theme of sexuality and did not cover other aspects of Cuban culture enough. Suggestions for improvement 168 included covering a wider range of topics in Cuban culture and incorporating more discussion into the class. Students should know that the course is mostly about issues of homosexuality and gender in Cuba. Students should also have a high level of Spanish in order to get the most out of this class.

Students enjoyed the interesting readings from various literary genres. They said the professor was very organized and made it clear what they needed to focus on. The negative aspects of the course were that the readings were often very difficult to understand and sometimes students did not participate in the discussions because they did not ful y comprehend the readings. Students suggested including more discussion and making the discussions more analytical rather than just discussing questions from the textbook. Students should be proficient in Spanish before taking this course and should be prepared to do a lot of reading and participate in class.

Students broadly praised this course for exposing them to a variety of readings from a variety of time periods and styles. Some students thought the class was unorganized with one student saying it was hard to know what assignments were due when. Suggestions for improvement included a desire that the course and grading focus more on students’ ability to analyze texts rather than requiring them to remember and go through so many works. Prospective students should know students found that proficiency in Spanish was required and that while there were a lot of readings, students found the course interesting.

Students broadly praised this course for being a small-group discussion as opposed to a lecture. Students also praised the enthusiasm and passion of the course’s instructor. Multiple students thought the breadth of topics the course covered made it difficult to go in depth on any of them, causing many discussions to be largely superficial. Suggestions for improvement varied with some students asking that more attention could be focused on some texts. Prospective students should know that students found the course exposed them to some “really amazing literature” and completing the reading was necessary to succeed in the course.

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 the engaging instructor. Students felt encouraged to learn in the enthusiastic atmosphere, and valued the provided feedback. The worst aspect of the course was the amount of required reading. In order to improve the course, students suggested that there be more time allotted for class discussions. Prospective students should know that there is a lot of work associated with the course, but the instructor makes it interesting, and there’s a big takeaway.

The best aspects of the course were the passionate and amazing professor, as well as the interesting reading and writing assignments. The students really enjoyed the class as it involved a nice mixture of films, trips, and projects. The worst aspects of the course were the hard to fol ow topics and readings 160 which were at times hefty for the students. The course would improve if the readings and assignments were fewer and more connected. Prospective students should expect to do some farming in this class.

The best aspects of this course were the interactive class discussions and the learning environment in which students were able to get a better grasp of Spanish and Latin American literature. Students felt that the readings and assignments were well laid out and covered a lot of topics that helped challenge their understanding of the course subject. The worst aspect of the course was the heavy workload. The course would improve if there were fewer assignments and more opportunities to discuss the literature. Prospective students should be prepared to spend lots of time writing and engaging themselves in the readings and class discussions.

Many students agreed that they received a great introduction of Spanish and Latin American authors of multiple eras during this course. They also agreed that it was evident to see the professor’s passion for the subject. She made her students feel like they were making progress although the course could be difficult. But, students said that many of the readings were brutal and tricky for those polished in the Spanish language. Suggestions for improvement include: a more focused curriculum and more quizzes that cover less material. Prospective students should be comfortable with Spanish and be aware of the 5-page paper and presentation during the course.

Many students enrol ed in this course found themselves at a higher level of reading comprehension in Spanish when the semester concluded. The professor for this course was always prepared and puts tons of effort into teaching his students. The TA was spoken highly of as well. He sent PowerPoints to students and often gave feedback. However, there was too much breadth and not enough depth and some students found the course boring. It was suggested that readings be condensed and more time be spent analyzing works, rather than just scratching the surface. Prospective students should be proficient Spanish readers.

Students appreciated the exposure to a wide variety of works assigned in the course. The small class size facilitated better class discussion of course topics. Students felt the amount of readings was overwhelming and difficult to understand at times. Suggestions for improvement included focusing on a few complete works to analyze instead of many excerpts every week. Prospective students should be strong in the Spanish language as the readings and course are taught in Spanish. Class participation is important and prospective students are encouraged to come to class prepared.

The best aspects of the course were the interesting class discussion and the knowledgeable and engaging professor. Students felt that the amount of readings was overwhelming, and that the multiple choice quizzes did not al ow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the material as well as writing assignments would have. Suggestions for improvement included focusing on a few complete works to analyze instead of many excerpts every week. Students also suggested making this a year-long course. Prospective students should be strong in the Spanish language and prepared for the heavy amount of assigned reading required for the course.