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Good professor who is very kind to his students. Very knowledgable and easy grader. There is one paper and one big group project. There are discussion posts but they are only graded for participation. Very interesting class with incredibly cool guest speakers from around the world. He has a lot of connections and this is a great class!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Bousquet is very caring and understanding of all of his students and their circumstances. He makes participation fun, corrects you in a way that does not embarrass you, encourages participation but if no one wishes to answer a question when he poses it, he will help answer or aid in your thought process. I would take all of his courses.Rate My Professors ↗
If you take French at UW-Madison, you want to take his class. You'll feel like you're learning while still being at ease and having fun. Love bousquetRate My Professors ↗
Prof Bousquet was one of the more memorable professors of my college years. I had him for two classes (FR 348, 314) and for both courses he showed enthusiasm, understanding, and personality. His lectures are interesting which helps for attendance. As for grading, he is fair yet also understanding of student situations. Highly recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
I loved Prof Bousquet. I took French 211 with him, which was a culture class and in English. I thought he was such a great teacher that I made sure to be in his French class the next semester. He is passionate about what he teaches, and his assignments are interesting and relevant. He is also a very nice grader!Rate My Professors ↗
He is one of the kindest professors Ive ever had. He goes out of his way to ensure student success, and he is extremely understanding if you cannot get to class or deliver homework on time. He grades very fairly, all the assignments are all relevant to the class, and he is also very funny and upbeat! After our first exam, he brought us macarons!Rate My Professors ↗
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