An introduction to the linguistic study of Spanish, exploring real-world usage and variation across regions and contexts.
Lectures were not connected to the textbook, and exam feedback took three weeks or more to receive.
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SPANISH 226 or concurrent enrollment, or SPANISH 311 or concurrent enrollment
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Catherine Stafford's course was described as disorganized, with lectures disconnected from the textbook and delayed exam feedback. Students reported that grades for non-exam work were not posted, leaving them unaware of their standing.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 3.57 GPA, 76.0% A/AB (n=75 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.33 GPA, 60.7% A/AB (n=84 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.21 GPA, 53.9% A/AB (n=89 letter grades).
Catherine Stafford is the current instructor, but reviews focus on historical instructor Fernando Tejedo-Herrero. Reviewers found him engaging, energetic, and funny, with a focus on practice problems. However, the course pace was described as super fast-paced and difficult to manage, with challenging early weeks.
CATHERINE STAFFORD is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
FERNANDO TEJEDO-HERRERO is recorded teaching in Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 99 / 108 | 0 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 27 / 27 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 25 / 27 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 25 / 27 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 22 / 26 | 0 |
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Catherine Stafford's course is described as disorganized with poor communication regarding grades and exam feedback.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.51 GPA, 69.6% A/AB (n=79 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.21 GPA, 53.9% A/AB (n=89 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.60 GPA, 86.2% A/AB (n=87 letter grades).
Lectures were not connected to the textbook, and exam feedback took three weeks or more to receive.
Grades for non-exam work were not posted, leaving students unaware of their standing, though the TA was helpful.
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Lying, Swearing, and Breaking the Rules: An Introduction to the Linguistic Study of Spanish
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