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Florence is a GEM. She is the nicest human and cares so much about her students. Her class is challenging, especially the exams, but it's worth every second because of her warm nature. Do take her class and respect her, she deserves it.Rate My Professors ↗
Tough grader, but super nice and caring in class if you have any questions. Definitely one of the harder french classes I've taken (and i'm fluent) but Professor Vatan taught me some really interesting material!Rate My Professors ↗
Tremendous professor. Super kind and always happy, really cares about her students and what they're learning. Not a difficult class - have to do a presentation and a few short papers and tests but probably my easiest class of the semester. Take her 10 out of 10 times.Rate My Professors ↗
Mme Vatan is easily the best professor I've ever had at UW. She's incredibly kind and helpful, and genuinely cares about her students. My French improved more in one class with her than with any previous professor, because she knows how to balance challenging materials and required participation with encouragement and flexibility.Rate My Professors ↗
Florence is an awesome teacher. She really cares that all of her students do well. French is normally a very participation heavy class, but if you are shy or don't feel comfortable she gives you infinite ways to make up those points (same goes if you miss class). She is amazing at giving back feedback and is always available through email.Rate My Professors ↗
Mme Vatan is clearly engaged in her teaching, and I enjoy her intensity. She is generally a helpful professor. She is probably one of my favorite professors in the French department!Rate My Professors ↗
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Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis is individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an advanced independent study course in French arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study in French arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A graduate seminar on French literature and culture, organized thematically or chronologically, taught entirely in French.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndividual Research: Mentored reading and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 799 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 947 | Seminar: Literature Questions |
| Spring 2027 | FRENCH 990 | Individual Research |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 322 | Modern French and Francophone Literature |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | FRENCH 990 | Individual Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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