Spring 2027

Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation

Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation studies an author or theme in modern Dutch/Flemish literature, presented by the current Dutch/Flemish writer in residence.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Jolanda Taylor4.3/5

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Past student reviews · Jolanda Taylor

Homework load was described as not much, and the required reading consisted of texts chosen to be enjoyable. Students reported feeling free in class, suggesting a manageable pace for the literature material.

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Prerequisites

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Satisfied Communications A

  • Satisfied Communications A
LITTRANS 326

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  • Satisfied Communications A

Professors

Spring 2027

Jolanda Taylor

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Raw average: 4.87/5 from 23 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 4.3/5 raw quality · 1.3/5 difficulty · 4 reviews

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Past student reviews · Jolanda Taylor

Jolanda Taylor created a comfortable, engaging environment where students felt free to speak. She selected enjoyable texts, kept homework light, and delivered intriguing lectures. Students described her as an extremely fair grader who was understanding of their needs, with one calling it a favorite class.

One student found the course unorganized, stating TAs handled most work and graded inconsistently and strictly, which contrasted with earlier reports of fair grading.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.80 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=141 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

JOLANDA TAYLOR is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 280
LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 280

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Student experience

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Past student reviews · Jolanda Taylor

Professor Taylor created a comfortable classroom environment that encouraged student participation and engagement. She selected enjoyable texts and made lectures intriguing, fostering a free and respectful atmosphere.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.80 GPA, 92.9% A/AB (n=141 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Jolanda Taylor

Homework load was described as not much, and the required reading consisted of texts chosen to be enjoyable. Students reported feeling free in class, suggesting a manageable pace for the literature material.

Past student reviews · Jolanda Taylor

Opinions varied significantly; one student found Taylor to be an extremely fair grader who wanted everyone to succeed, while another criticized the course as unorganized with inconsistent and harsh grading by TAs.

Topics

  • Modern Dutch and Flemish literature

Skills

  • Studying authors or themes in modern Dutch and Flemish literature through presentations by a writer in residence.

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Catalog & offerings

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Selected offering source records
LITTRANS 326 · Spring 2027

Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation

Recorded 2026-10-14
LITTRANS 326 · Spring 2027

Winners and Losers

Recorded 2026-10-14
LITTRANS 326 · Spring 2027

Families, Secrets

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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