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Anne Theobald

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Raw average: 4.55/5 from 11 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.

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FR228 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Not a huge fan of explicit grammar instructions but would give her a solid 5 for the awesome feedback and clear instructions. Her expectations are very straightforward which makes quizzes and assignments a lot easier. I also love the course materials she chose - the film and the articles are so interesting.
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FRE271 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
Overall, I enjoyed FR271 with Theobald, as I learned a lot more about French literature and culture. She is very grammar-heavy, so I learned a lot more about French writing as well. The biggest criticism of this professor is her attendance policy. 10 points for every class, and although I would participate and show up, I would still get a 7-8/10.
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FRENCH 347
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Theobald is one of the kindest instructors that I've had and I always look forward to her class. She is very knowledgeable and cares a lot about the topics she teaches, and her lectures are always well organized and clear. She gives good feedback and grades fairly. She makes class interesting and not too difficult or stressful.
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FRE271 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
one of the best profs i've had, she is the nicest ever. you can tell she is passionate about the subject and wants her students to be as well.
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FRENCH 345
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Very cool and interesting course, and the professor is super sweet and clearly loves what she does while also being well rounded in the topic. The readings range from short paragraphs to longer stories that are enjoyable to read. She is old fashioned in which she has assignments and exams on paper, I found it very refreshing though! I recommend!
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FR311 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
Anne is a very caring and kind professor, but overall grades are hard. The exams changed from 20-minute quick quizzes to taking over 50 minutes worth triple the points. She cares more about grammar than anything else. Keeping up with all of the vocabulary necessary for the quizzes can be difficult.
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Classes with Anne Theobald

Examines French fashion from the Middle Ages to today through literary texts and visual arts, analyzing clothing as a reflection of aesthetic, social, and gender values.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Anne Theobald

Anne Theobald taught this literature course with a focus on translated French works, noting that students found the readings enjoyable and her passion for the subject inspiring. She maintained an old-fashioned approach by requiring written homework and exams on paper, a method both reviewers described as refreshing rather than burdensome.

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Spring 2024–Spring 2026

Graduate-level course on French grammar and style, taught in French, focusing on grammatical review, stylistic practice, and analysis of various textual forms.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027FRENCH 345French Fashion and Literature From the Middle Ages to Today
Spring 2027FRENCH 825Grammar and Style
Fall 2026FRENCH 311Advanced Composition and Speaking

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