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He's a very nice guy, really wants students to succeed. This class is linguistics in Spanish though, the course name is misleading because it's about the last week of content covered. In class exams are straight forward, at home exams are interesting and solidify your understanding of content.Rate My Professors ↗
He is the best professor I have ever had; his lectures are very informative and clear. You have 4 exams, 2 of which you do at home, and a couple of quizzes. Attendance is not required for lectures, but you are required to participate at least three times during them. For discussion, attendance is required. Only 1 assignment per week + readings.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Armstrong is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about linguistics, and he manages to convey a ton of information while also making difficult concepts accessible and comprehensible to students. This is the second class I've taken with him and I've loved both of them!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Armstrong is hands down my favorite professor I've had. He knows so much about this topic and teaches it so well. Exams can be a bit difficult, but as long as you study, you should be okay. He was really good at keeping class interesting and engaging. I would highly recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Armstrong is one of the most passionate professors I've had. His lectures are pretty clear, and he's always available to answer questions. Homework is about 30-40 pages of readings per week and answering a few questions that weren't graded for accuracy. I really enjoyed his class and would highly recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Grant is my favorite professor, I have taken multiple classes with him, and his passion for the topic always shines through in his lectures. He presents topics in a clear straightforward way and grades fairly. He provides consistent support for students and gives great help during office hours. It's clear that he actually cares about his students.Rate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to Spanish linguistics covering morphology, syntax, dialectology, history, acquisition, and sociolinguistic variation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.39 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.39 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.75 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).
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Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleSPANISH 446 covers advanced descriptive, historical, or applied topics in Spanish linguistics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.48 GPA, 72.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.64 GPA, 84.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.64 GPA, 88.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026SPANISH 990 is a thesis course for graduate students involving independent research and writing under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | SPANISH 327 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics |
| Fall 2026 | SPANISH 446 | Topics in Spanish Linguistics |
| Fall 2026 | SPANISH 990 | Thesis |
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