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Katherine is really nice, she's a grad student, so not actually a professor. But she is great at French and really understands the language and its culture. You can tell that she's really passionate about French. It's not a really hard class, but I didn't work as hard at it as I should. It's mostly a class that reviews what you know.Rate My Professors ↗
Katie Blackman is easily the nicest professor I've ever had (and probably ever will have). She genuinely wants all of her students to succeed in her class, and she's very accessible if you need help. She loves to teach French, and it's honestly inspiring to anyone who is her student. I cannot say enough good things about her.Rate My Professors ↗
Katie Blackman is one of my favorite professors. She's very passionate about French and her students which makes her class interesting and engaging. Definitely study for the tests, because there are lots of exceptions to rules that she will often test you on! I really really enjoyed taking 204 with her!Rate My Professors ↗
She is helpful and sweet. Just do the HWRate My Professors ↗
Mlle Blackman is honestly one of the nicest professors at Madison. She teaches in French, which is intimidating at first, but it's made me a better speaker. She is a fair grader, and will give you as much help as you need. She is SO friendly, and it's really obvious that she cares about each student. Take a class with her!Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | FRENCH 101 | First Semester French |
| Spring 2020 | FRENCH 101 | First Semester French |
| Fall 2019 | FRENCH 228 | Intermediate Language and Culture |
| Spring 2019 | FRENCH 204 | Fourth Semester French |
| Fall 2018 | FRENCH 204 | Fourth Semester French |
| Fall 2017 | FRENCH 204 | Fourth Semester French |
| Spring 2017 | FRENCH 204 | Fourth Semester French |
| Fall 2016 | FRENCH 204 | Fourth Semester French |
| Spring 2016 | FRENCH 204 | Fourth Semester French |
| Fall 2015 | FRENCH 204 | Fourth Semester French |
| Spring 2015 | FRENCH 203 | Third Semester French |
| Fall 2014 | FRENCH 203 | Third Semester French |
| Spring 2014 | FRENCH 203 | Third Semester French |
| Fall 2013 | FRENCH 203 | Third Semester French |
| Spring 2013 | FRENCH 102 | Second Semester French |
| Fall 2012 | FRENCH 102 | Second Semester French |
| Spring 2012 | FRENCH 101 | First Semester French |
| Fall 2011 | FRENCH 101 | First Semester French |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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