The best aspect of the course was the fast pace in which students got to learn the Russian language. The professor was amazing and students found her very helpful. The worst aspects of the course were the daily homework assignments and the early morning class period. The course would improve if there was more creativity with the learning and less dependency on the textbooks. Prospective students should be prepared for a fast-paced course with lots of homework and quizzes to help them learn the language quickly.

Students from this course raved about how great the professor was. They said she was engaging and tried to make the class as interactive as possible. She always was a fair grader and forgiving when her students made mistakes. Group presentations seemed to be a highlight of the semester for many, and the comprehensive teaching style made things run smoothly. Students were unhappy about the class being at 8 a.m., and found some of the reading material to be difficult. It was suggested that the class be moved to a later time and that the reading difficulty be taken down a few notches. Prospective students should be prepared for a huge leap in proficiency from the previous level to this one. 58