FIRST SEMESTER SPANISH teaches basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing with no prior knowledge required.
Historical reviews of Caitlin Beduhn, Jamie De Moya-Cotter, Michelle Dutton: Reviewers report a heavy workload with significant homework volume, especially in summer sessions. Students note that participation is heavily stressed and warn that falling behind on work can cause students to get lost.
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.19 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=119 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.39 GPA, 65.1% A/AB (n=189 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.49 GPA, 67.0% A/AB (n=97 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.13 GPA, 53.8% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.38 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=21 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Historical reviews for Giosue Alagna, Priya Ananth, Brianna Butera, Caitlin Beduhn, Margarita Orozco, Michelle Dutton, and Jamie De Moya-Cotter highlight varied experiences. Some praise helpfulness and engagement, while others cite heavy workloads, participation pressure, or instructional gaps. Disagreements exist regarding specific instructors' effectiveness and course structure.
ALYSSA PON-FRANKLIN is recorded teaching in Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
BRIANNA BUTERA is recorded teaching in Fall 2011, Fall 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
CAITLIN BEDUHN is recorded teaching in Fall 2010. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JAMIE DE MOYA-COTTER is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MARGARITA OROZCO is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MICHELLE DUTTON is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PRIYA ANANTH is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2012. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
STEVEN FONDOW is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 23 / 27 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 27 / 27 | 2 |
| LEC 003 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| LEC 004 | Classroom Instruction | 26 / 27 | 0 |
| LEC 005 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| LEC 006 | Classroom Instruction | 25 / 27 | 5 |
| LEC 007 | Classroom Instruction | 26 / 27 | 8 |
| LEC 008 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| LEC 009 | Classroom Instruction | 25 / 27 | 3 |
| LEC 010 | Classroom Instruction | 26 / 27 | 2 |
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Historical reviews describe a course where participation is mandatory and the workload is heavy, particularly in accelerated sessions. Experiences vary by instructor, with some praised for clarity and care, while others faced communication barriers or unavailability.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.19 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=119 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.39 GPA, 65.1% A/AB (n=189 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.49 GPA, 67.0% A/AB (n=97 letter grades).
Historical reviews of Caitlin Beduhn, Jamie De Moya-Cotter, Michelle Dutton: Reviewers report a heavy workload with significant homework volume, especially in summer sessions. Students note that participation is heavily stressed and warn that falling behind on work can cause students to get lost.
Historical reviews of Brianna Butera, Caitlin Beduhn, Margarita Orozco, Michelle Dutton, Priya Ananth: Students appreciated instructors who provided constructive feedback and clear explanations. However, some found the course structure frustrating due to a lack of extra credit or dropped assignments, while others struggled to get help outside of class.
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8 earlier forecasts · 0.13 GPA average error.
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First Semester Spanish
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