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Slavic 275 isn't a breeze, but Professor Evans-Romaine makes it clear she cares and would like to help. She is accessible in office hours, clear on her feedback and has a clear and deep understanding of Russian, and is genuinely a caring and funny professor. There are numerous opportunities for bonus points and to show growth -- would recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Really nice and caring professor. LITTRANS 205 is obviously very reading-heavy but it's spaced out pretty well. There's like four exams throughout the semester and every test has opportunity for PLENTY of extra credit points. As long as you do the readings, this class is a breeze.Rate My Professors ↗
Terrible, don't take LITTRANS 204 from her.Rate My Professors ↗
Really kind and caring professor, clear and interesting lectures and easy to talk to. One criticism is that the class focused too much on history as a literature class imo, other than that she's great.Rate My Professors ↗
She's a great prof. LIT Trans 205 is very reading-heavy. but not a lot of homework or exams! The quizzes are not too hard. This class is great for a lit credit and I am learning a lotRate My Professors ↗
Listening comprehension course. Grading not really based on learning that specific skill, but on how well you already know Russian. Lose points on 7-9 hr take-home exams for grammatical mistakes or phonetically correct transcriptions w/ wrong spelling, or on "pictures optional" presentations for not including pictures! Arbitrary and demotivating.
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