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Benjamin Mier-Cruz

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 4 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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FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
Extremely easy class but a really mean and unfair professor. I don't recommend. Also the TAs grade extremely differently. One is really strict so good luck.
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SCANDST 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Benjamin made second year Swedish something I looked forward to every day. Having the textbook and workbook is a must since most of the grammar will use just what is written there, but other than that no materials are needed. We watched a lot of interesting films and always had fun discussions. Would highly recommend!
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FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 327
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Best class I've taken! They made the class super fun and welcoming. The professor knew people by name, and lectures were very interactive. LOTS of material, but not always necessary if you go to lecture. Need to go to lecture for some graded assignments. Gave a couple of extra credit options, some also during lecture. Absolutely love!
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SCANDST 211
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Benjamin is great and made second year Swedish fun. We watched interesting Swedish shows in class we all got into and enjoyed. There's no definite slides/notes provided, but if you show up often you absorb most grammar/vocab concepts. 10/10 recommend
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