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Will take her classes again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1394280","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:24.309143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQ0MDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1394280","instructor_name":"Barbara Rodriguez-Guridi","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2013-12-23 02:14:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bárbara is one of the best Spanish professors I have had at UW. She is always so positive, and her teaching style is extremely clear. She is also approachable and helpful. Aside from this, the class is fairly easy: two tests, three short papers, and no final to stress about. If you're taking 311, take it with her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1394280","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:24.309143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTQxNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1394280","instructor_name":"Barbara Rodriguez-Guridi","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2013-04-15 23:55:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome prof. Easy grader and REALLY helpful with explaining grammar. Take this class with her; You learn the content better than with other profs, and over 50% of the class got A's","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1394280","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:14.461307+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDQxNTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1757124","instructor_name":"Caitlin Beduhn","course_label":"Spanish311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2024-12-26 22:05:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Caitlyn was a great professor who did a great job getting her complex points across through lectures. There was a lot of homework, with assignments due MWF each week. However, she was always clear about expectations and timelines for what students should be doing. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1757124","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:35.525055+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzIxNTY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513046","instructor_name":"Courtney Johnson","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2004-12-30 11:09:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher overall.  Helpful.  Clear.  Precise.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513046","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:58.214893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzYxNDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:492084","instructor_name":"David Hildner","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2019-12-26 22:31:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I learned a lot in this class. Hildner gave very well-organized lectures and helpful assignments. We wrote 4-5 papers throughout the semester and 2-3 short HW per week. He is a pretty harsh grader, but it's fair for this level of class (311). I was definitely humbled by this class (RIP my ego) but Hildner is a great professor overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/492084","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:58.214893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjUwMDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:492084","instructor_name":"David Hildner","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2005-10-27 11:28:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very difficult class and teacher, but he knows grammar inside and out.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/492084","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:42:03.827164+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzAwNjg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1371463","instructor_name":"Edith Beltran","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2015-12-15 10:05:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Edith is a great teacher. I highly recommend taking a class with her! Also, be sure to stop in to her office hours or set up appointments often with her because she gives great feedback in those. My Spanish abilities overall vastly improved because of this class and her feedback.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1371463","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:42:03.827164+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjUyOTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1371463","instructor_name":"Edith Beltran","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2013-12-24 21:54:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a great TA! You can definitely learn a lot from her and her grading is fair. She also makes class unique and interesting, I would definitely take her again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1371463","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:42:03.827164+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjM1MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1371463","instructor_name":"Edith Beltran","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2013-12-21 14:56:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Edith for both Spanish 226 and Spanish 311. In both classes she was amazing. She cares a lot about her students and makes an effort to get to know each one of them. She cares more about actual learning than grades. Her assignments aren't demanding but if you do them and do them well you can learn a lot. I highly recommend her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1371463","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:42:03.827164+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTMyMDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1371463","instructor_name":"Edith Beltran","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2013-12-12 20:53:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Edith was my favorite teacher this semester.  She was very helpful and kind.  She created a friendly class environment where I had a lot of fun and improved my writing skills along the way.  If you have the opportunity to take a class taught by her, do it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1371463","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:03.378651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTA0Njgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1690145","instructor_name":"Emily Kuder","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2016-05-08 15:40:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"NO grades in this class (awesome)! Graded on improvement in writing. 3 papers, no tests. So helpful, engaging and energetic. My favorite Spanish teacher I've ever had. She's not set on \"perfect grammar\", if spanish people use slang/incorrect grammar then its acceptable to use. 100% take spanish with Professor Kuder, she's awesome!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1690145","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:01.992343+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDIwMTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:405846","instructor_name":"Eve Pujol","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2014-04-10 15:45:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down, best Spanish teacher I've ever had. I actually learn from her! She finds a way to somehow make class enjoyable. Funny and positive, has a great attitude. Very fair, gives helpful feedback. Made it clear to my class that she doesn't hand out As, you have to do the work to improve but her helpfulness makes that completely attainable!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/405846","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:16.248529+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODk0NjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2054373","instructor_name":"Fernando Tejedo-Herrero","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2021-06-06 19:36:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good lecturer who genuinely cares about his students and what he teaches. He explains things well and he is a fair grader. The grades for this class are mostly based on essays, but it's important to keep up with the reading and grammar also.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2054373","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:16.248529+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Njc3MTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2054373","instructor_name":"Fernando Tejedo-Herrero","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2021-05-01 21:51:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando always brings a motivating and energetic vibe to class and sometimes a few jokes. I have found him very helpful and attentive to my questions in the course and although the content is in Spanish, I can almost always understand what he saying and what is going on. Only con is that he gives us like 30 sec. to 1 min. for 5+ question problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2054373","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:07.399061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzMxMDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1869462","instructor_name":"Grant Armstrong","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2019-10-29 16:32:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grant is a very good professor for this class. I really enjoyed going to class every day and learning from him. He gives weekly quizzes and there is a writing assignment (essay, composition) due usually every week. He grades subjectively off your first assignment, but gives good feedback that allows for growth and improvement.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1869462","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:53.611819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDM1NTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:382626","instructor_name":"Guillermina De Ferrari","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2005-03-10 21:53:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gorgeous but tough","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/382626","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:28.667863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjE2MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:652787","instructor_name":"Kristin Neumayer","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2020-12-30 07:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super disorganized, horrible!! Not understanding during covid at all, do not take this class with her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/652787","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:28.667863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTkzODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:652787","instructor_name":"Kristin Neumayer","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2020-12-24 18:52:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took both Spanish 204 and Spanish 311 with Kristin. Shes the most caring professor that you'll ever meet. She inspired me to continue taking Spanish.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/652787","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:28.667863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDgzNjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:652787","instructor_name":"Kristin Neumayer","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2016-05-05 20:58:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Neumayer was a very friendly and easy to approach teacher. There was very little homework and no exams. Most of the graded work was through in-class homework exercises and essays. Although she was a pretty easy, I feel like I wasn't challenged enough and didn't learn that much spanish for a 300 level.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/652787","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:28.667863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDA1ODkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:652787","instructor_name":"Kristin Neumayer","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2015-02-23 18:05:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved having Professor Neumayer for Spanish 311. She is extremely friendly and approachable, tries to make class interesting, and grades fairly. I found that having in-class essays to be nice because there is less work outside of the classroom. Had no trouble getting a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/652787","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:28.667863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjc5NDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:652787","instructor_name":"Kristin Neumayer","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2014-10-21 21:06:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Neumayer is without a doubt one of the nicest, sweetest ladies I have ever met. She legitimately wants to make sure everyone understands the material and is taking something away from her class. You'll love her, I promise. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/652787","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:28.667863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTE1MTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:652787","instructor_name":"Kristin Neumayer","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2014-08-09 19:22:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Kristin! She cares so much about our understanding and will always explain things. Very easy class, hardly even had to attend to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/652787","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:28.667863+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMTI0NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:652787","instructor_name":"Kristin Neumayer","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2005-08-15 10:41:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Spanish, and Sra Neumayer is probably the sweetest woman you will ever meet and will help you with anything at any time.  It's deceiving because her tests are IMPOSSIBLE and she takes off points and 1/2 points for every tiny little error, including capitalization.  Be careful!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/652787","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:34.143064+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjMxMTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2595807","instructor_name":"Luis Vazquez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2021-01-04 03:02:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a horrible teacher and doesnt have his criteria clear for grades. If you are a native Spanish speaker he definitely expects more from you which is unfair","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2595807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:36.621862+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDI4NTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1492515","instructor_name":"Natalie Belisle","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2013-03-20 11:31:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"In all my years of education from elementary to collegiate, I have never had such an incompetent, disorganized, and blatantly rude teacher in all my life. Avoid taking any class with her at all costs. worst experience of my college career so far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1492515","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:49.057125+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTEwNzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1176188","instructor_name":"Sarli Mercado","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2014-12-16 22:30:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Profesora Sarli Mercado was an absolute joy to have as a professor. She is really funny and really appears to enjoy teaching. She gives a lot of homework but that would just help you on the writing. Speaking of writing, this course it writing intensive but she gives us at least a two week notice. I highly recommend taking her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1176188","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzUxMTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2021-05-10 07:17:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was kind but very harsh grader on essays. Very picky with grammar and whatnot so I wasn't the biggest fan. She's very kind, forgiving and generous. She's very nonjudgemental when it comes to learning Spanish.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzM4MDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2021-05-08 01:25:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Saylin! she's so sweet and makes it really easy to get a good grade. participation is a big part of class, and I would definitely recommend doing the homework because she can call on people at random to answer questions. grades are mostly based on a few essays, which are all reviewed by peers and Saylin.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjYyNzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2021-04-29 22:34:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Saylin was one of the most caring professors I've had at UW. I am always looking forward to her class because she brings up important and interesting topics dealing with the Hispanic/Latinx community all while teaching us Spanish. Her ensayos/compositions were fun and I felt touched by her end-of-semester slideshow. 10/10 recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjUwMDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2021-01-07 21:03:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Saylin is an AMAZING professor. I only wish I could have been in her class in-person rather than online. She has interesting content to watch every class and does not shy away from discussing current social issues in the US and Latin America.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM4MDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2020-12-18 18:32:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Saylin is super nice and helpful and makes class fun. She's a bit of a tough grader but if you really check your work it'll be fine, pretty standard for Spanish classes. She is very flexible and helpful and will try her best to help you succeed. Grades based on 6 short papers, homework, participation, and attendance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Nzc0NTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2015-12-19 17:05:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Saylin is a great Spanish teacher. She really knows what she is talking about and gives really good feedback with the essays. The class has no quizzes or exams. Just 5 one page papers and 3 two page papers. It's a pretty easy class as she helps you with all your writing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjE5Mzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2015-12-09 23:24:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is super nice and understanding. For natives and non-natives this class is great! You make good friends in the class, she is very flexible and will be very honest and trustworthy when it comes to grain. definitely recommend taking her class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Mjk1NDE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH 311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2015-10-26 20:09:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very considerate of extenuating circumstances. Also very sweet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTg2NDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2014-12-25 19:23:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Saylin is amazing! Your semester grade is based on 3- 2 page compositions (40%), 4-1 page essays (40%), participation (15%), and homework (5%). If you have any doubts on your paper, Saylin is always more than willing to help answer your questions. Spanish 311 with Saylin was easy and very fun! Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:45.610879+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjc0OTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1225331","instructor_name":"Saylin Alvarez","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2014-10-20 22:21:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Saylin was one of the best Spanish teachers I have had.  She is con condescending and is a fair grader.  She is very approachable and clear.  Take spanish 311!! It's not to hard and you get to watch some videos about interesting things.  Similar to my high school AP Spanish language class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1225331","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:38.820950+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDU5MzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:940673","instructor_name":"Steve Fondow","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2015-03-13 16:25:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He knows his Spanish, but I do not appreciate his attitude when someone gets an answer wrong because he is condescending, so his class is not conducive to participation. I have not even learned much in the class, which is focused on writing, so if you want to improve your Spanish speaking, don't take this. Easy class, but it is not enriching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/940673","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:38.820950+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODM1MjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:940673","instructor_name":"Steve Fondow","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2014-02-11 21:05:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely clear on the material, explains many grammatical techniques I didn't know or know how to use before. No tests, just take home quizzes which I didn't like because it leveled the playing field. Papers graded very hard and grades are low but I assume curved in the end. Not particularly material but does a good job with what is given.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/940673","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:38.820950+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzAzODEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:940673","instructor_name":"Steve Fondow","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2013-05-08 02:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was difficult. I went into it loving Spanish and left questioning my love for it. He embarrassed students by pointing out their incorrect answers in a way that make them look like children. I didn't look forward to going to this class and do not recommend this professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/940673","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:16.822113+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjU5MjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:492087","instructor_name":"William Cudlipp","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2006-04-04 23:41:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Aside from being a pretty good teacher, Cudlipp's a really nice guy and really approachable.  We covered a lot of the material he taught  in high school, so the class wasn't too hard.  Just make sure you proofread your essays well.  With corrections though, he'll let you move up a grade and a half.  He also does a great job of helping and explainin","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/492087","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:16.822113+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjg2Mjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:492087","instructor_name":"William Cudlipp","course_label":"SPANISH311","course_id":"SPANISH 311","course_uid":"course_952a6908e3aff9ccb53d706b","review_date":"2006-01-01 23:07:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"His class is a rather dry and boring one, and he doesn't have many interesting activities. Make sure to check your papers for grammar errors more than once, then have another spanish-speaking friend check it, too. His tests are easy as long as you review the reading and esp. review the homework, as he'll often recycle problems from that. Not bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/492087","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]