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Jolanda Taylor

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Raw average: 4.87/5 from 23 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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What students say

Original student reviews · all captured dates

LITTRANS 326
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.
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LITTRANS 326
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.
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DUTCH325 · course not matched
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.
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LITTRANS 326
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.
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LIT326 · course not matched
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. 10/10
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GERMAN 245
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!
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Classes with Jolanda Taylor

GERMAN 111

First Semester Dutch

4 credits

First Semester Dutch teaches proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Dutch within a cultural context.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.83 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.36 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Jolanda TaylorCharlotte Vanhecke

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
GERMAN 213

Third Semester Dutch

4 credits

GERMAN 213 is the third semester of Dutch, focusing on grammar review and vocabulary development.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2009: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.50 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Jolanda TaylorElizabeth Mackie Suetmeier

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sample
GERMAN 245

Topics in Dutch Life and Culture

3 credits

GERMAN 245 covers the cultural history and traditions of Dutch-speaking countries, with all instruction provided in English.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jolanda Taylor is described as friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about Dutch culture. Reviewers highlight her engaging teaching style and the interesting nature of the course material.

Jolanda Taylor

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2023 · limited sample
GERMAN 299

Directed Study

1–3 credits

GERMAN 299 is a directed study course allowing independent work arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jolanda Taylor

No recorded grade history

GERMAN 799

Independent Study

1–6 credits

GERMAN 799 is an independent study course involving advanced study under guidance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jolanda TaylorSunny Yudkoff+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
JEWISH 430

Intermediate Topics in Jewish Literature

3–4 credits

JEWISH 430 covers intermediate topics in Jewish literature.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.89 GPA, 97.3% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.97 GPA, 97.3% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.91 GPA, 94.3% A/AB (n=53 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Jolanda TaylorSunny Yudkoff+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2024
LITTRANS 326

Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation

3 credits

LITTRANS 326 is a topics course focusing on the study of specific authors or themes within modern Dutch and Flemish literature.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jolanda Taylor is praised for her passion, fairness, and ability to create a comfortable, engaging classroom environment. Reviewers highlight her intriguing lectures and supportive nature, noting that she respects students and wants them to succeed.

Jolanda TaylorLance St. Laurent

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2025

Recorded teaching history

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Browse recorded courses
TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026GERMAN 111First Semester Dutch
Fall 2026GERMAN 213Third Semester Dutch
Fall 2026GERMAN 245Topics in Dutch Life and Culture
Fall 2026GERMAN 299Directed Study
Fall 2026GERMAN 311First Semester Dutch for Graduate Students
Fall 2026GERMAN 313Third Semester Dutch for Graduate Students
Fall 2026GERMAN 325Topics in Dutch Literature
Fall 2026GERMAN 625Letterkunde Der Lage Landen
Fall 2026GERMAN 645Cultuurkunde Der Lage Landen
Fall 2026GERMAN 799Independent Study
Fall 2026JEWISH 430Intermediate Topics in Jewish Literature
Fall 2026LITTRANS 326Topics in Dutch Literature in Translation

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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