Quality 2/5Difficulty 1/5
So unorganized, TAs did everything and grading was different between all of the TAs. They also graded unbelievably hard for what this class was.Rate My Professors ↗
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Jolanda Taylor
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Really good teacher who respects students very much. HW is not much, she makes lectures very intriguing and also makes you feel free at classes.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Jolanda is super nice and makes learning honestly a joy. Understanding and caring, makes me want to take her again. I also wasn't in her class and she was so nice about transferring over into it.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Jolanda is an excellent professor. She makes you engage with the class on a whole new level. She created the best classroom environment I have been in because she makes everyone comfortable speaking. It is a Lit class so you have to read but she chooses good texts so they're enjoyable.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I don't enjoy professors often, nut Prof. Taylor is one of the good ones. She is so passionate about Dutch culture, literature, and history; but what made her amazing is feeling human in her class. I felt more than a number like I usually do and I felt important. She's a wonderful professor who inspires interest even if you hate literature. 10/10Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Jolanda was one of my favorite professors at UW. She is extremely passionate about the Dutch culture. There are weekly readings for this class, but they are all listed in the syllabus so you can get ahead. Come to class prepared as it is largely discussion-based and it is much more interesting if you can follow the conversation & participate!Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Jolanda Taylor
Topics in Dutch Literature studies an author or theme in modern Dutch/Flemish literature, presented by the current Dutch/Flemish writer in residence.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
GERMAN 625
Letterkunde Der Lage Landen
3–4 creditsLETTERKUNDE DER LAGE LANDEN covers varying topics in Dutch literature such as medieval, Golden Age, and post-war works, taught primarily in Dutch.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation studies an author or theme in modern Dutch/Flemish literature, presented by the current Dutch/Flemish writer in residence.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jolanda Taylor
Jolanda Taylor created a comfortable, engaging environment where students felt free to speak. She selected enjoyable texts, kept homework light, and delivered intriguing lectures. Students described her as an extremely fair grader who was understanding of their needs, with one calling it a favorite class.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2025Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →Browse recorded courses
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GERMAN 325 | Topics in Dutch Literature |
| Spring 2027 | GERMAN 625 | Letterkunde Der Lage Landen |
| Spring 2027 | LITTRANS 326 | Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 111 | First Semester Dutch |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 213 | Third Semester Dutch |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 245 | Topics in Dutch Life and Culture |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 299 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 311 | First Semester Dutch for Graduate Students |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 313 | Third Semester Dutch for Graduate Students |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 325 | Topics in Dutch Literature |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 625 | Letterkunde Der Lage Landen |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 645 | Cultuurkunde Der Lage Landen |
| Fall 2026 | GERMAN 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | JEWISH 430 | Intermediate Topics in Jewish Literature |
| Fall 2026 | LITTRANS 326 | Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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