[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:49.915883+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjQxOTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1095051","instructor_name":"Gwenola Caradec","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2024-07-25 08:19:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was a lot of work but still very fun. The lectures were very engaging and thorough with Madame Caradec focusing more on the aspects of the material we needed more time with. Her essay and project feedback was very helpful and this class is graded by many things. Be ready to read, participate & ask questions (easy to do in her class)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1095051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:09.882738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzkwMDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1940934","instructor_name":"Joshua Armstrong","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2018-07-31 16:42:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a fun class. He won't overwhelm you with homework. Fair grader and easy to talk to!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1940934","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:09.882738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzkyMTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1940934","instructor_name":"Joshua Armstrong","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2018-04-12 13:20:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reading-based class - very little homework other than to do your assigned reading which he doesn't check. Tests are based mainly on concepts discussed in class. Be able to at least B.S. your reading and you'll be fine. Couple papers. Very kind and understanding but reasonable teacher. Easy to understand. Would definitely take again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1940934","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:09.882738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDg2NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1940934","instructor_name":"Joshua Armstrong","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2015-03-22 16:50:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very disorganized, which markedly affects the quality of the class. I would not take this class again. It is very difficult to meet with him in office hours. He's not a bad person, and he likes his subject, but he's just not a good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1940934","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.143079+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Nzk5MzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1940936","instructor_name":"Martine  Debaisieux","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2021-05-15 17:22:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Madame D. is a wonderful teacher. She is a hard-er grader but it is for your own learning and best interest if you are wanting to become more fluent in the French language. There is lots of literature (poems, stories, novels) that you must read in order to know what's going on. She's nice and wants to help when she can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1940936","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:18.143079+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODIxNzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1940936","instructor_name":"Martine  Debaisieux","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2015-12-24 22:24:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the kindest and most helpful professors I've encountered. Corrects even the shortest of assignments with lots of helpful notes. Tries her best to make sure all students understand the material. Occasionally difficult to understand since she is native French but it is also helpful to hear as much native French as possible. Great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1940936","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:19.802133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNTg0NTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:464923","instructor_name":"Nelly Halzen","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2006-03-17 18:18:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a great teacher who keeps you engaged in the material.  Be prepared, participate, and you will do fine.  No tests are GREAT!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/464923","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:18.482198+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njk1MTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674645","instructor_name":"Nevine El-Nossery","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2022-01-04 03:07:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her grading was completely illogical, and she changed many hw grades retrospectively through the semester. I was sick for a class and emailed her but she still took points off of my participation (which is a high % of the grade). Too much hw for a 3 credit class. She's rude about class participation as well as hard to pay attention to (she rambles)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674645","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:18.482198+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTgwNTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674645","instructor_name":"Nevine El-Nossery","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2017-05-02 00:04:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nevine is a thoughtful lecturer--she pushed us to think and brought out new ideas from our readings. Class was discussion heavy--so make sure you come prepared and unafraid to participate. She's super sweet and understanding. When I got a concussion and emailed her last minute about my injuries, she gave me extensions on every upcoming assignment!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674645","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:18.482198+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzIwNTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1674645","instructor_name":"Nevine El-Nossery","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2015-01-22 13:26:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nevine's test load is manageable for 271 without a final or any \"huge\" exams. You've got a lot of opportunities to show her what you know and a great deal of your grade is based on participation and showing her you've read and care.  She's nice and always available to help but sometimes hard to follow because she's got a baaaaad case of monotone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1674645","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:59.538817+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjQ4OTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2355795","instructor_name":"Peter Russella","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2025-12-14 23:34:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't give a ton of feedback, but if you want it, he is very easy to approach and ask for more feedback. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2355795","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:01.561395+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTMxMTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:631884","instructor_name":"Richard Goodkin","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2018-12-09 14:38:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Richard Goodkin is a gem. One of my favorite professors in the UW Madison French department. There is a lot of reading and he requires a lot of participation (he will call you out by name to answer questions) but he is a total sweetheart. His tests are easy: open book and open notes, and he doesn't grade on grammar, just ideas. Class was an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/631884","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:48.059300+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTMzMzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2754928","instructor_name":"Ritt Deitz","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2024-11-12 20:42:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very engaging professor, doesn't grade based on grammar and super funny","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2754928","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:48.059300+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDE4ODMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2754928","instructor_name":"Ritt Deitz","course_label":"FRENCH271","course_id":"FRENCH 271","course_uid":"course_2aab48323b5439fc9fbbabec","review_date":"2024-05-09 15:34:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting lectures. Attendence does matter and if you miss class you will miss out on important class discussion. Very understanding professor and his grading is very generous","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2754928","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]