Good: I was impressed with her level of Spanish - she knows her stuff. Was very helpful and learned everyone's name the 1st week of class. Explained concepts very clearly, although she didn't tell us when homework was due. Bad: You read a LOT and she grades your papers pretty harshly. However, it's not hard to get an A or B. I'd take her again!Rate My Professors ↗
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MARIN LAUFENBERG
What students say
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Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Marin is easy to understand and helps you through the readings, but she is a relentless grader. I thought I was pretty good at Spanish until I took this class. The exams are terrible and the lectures are pointless. I wouldn't take this class unless you absolutely have to.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Marin is by far the best TA to get for Spanish 224. She has wonderfully clear speaking and is very helpful. She encourages everyone to come to her office hours and will go the extra mile to help you understand. I owe my success to Marin!Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Marin is amazing!! Very clear and VERY nice!Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
She definitely knows her stuff! Very knowledgeable and speaks clearly! Participate a lot, raise your hand for everything. The class is very particular because it's all grammar, so study the assigned readings! Some of the quizzes are harder than you'd expect.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Marin was a fantastic! Her Spanish is very clear and she's very accommodating when it comes to helping students. Loved her!!Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with MARIN LAUFENBERG
SPANISH 311 is an advanced language practice course focusing on intensive writing, grammar, and stylistics.
No offering record · Spring 2017
with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms
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Fall 2012–Spring 2017Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2017 | SPANISH 311 | Advanced Language Practice |
| Fall 2016 | SPANISH 311 | Advanced Language Practice |
| Spring 2016 | SPANISH 311 | Advanced Language Practice |
| Spring 2014 | SPANISH 226 | Intermediate Language Practice with Emphasis on Writing and Grammar |
| Fall 2013 | SPANISH 226 | Intermediate Language Practice with Emphasis on Writing and Grammar |
| Spring 2013 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Fall 2012 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Spring 2012 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Fall 2011 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Spring 2011 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Fall 2010 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Spring 2010 | SPANISH 204 | Fourth Semester Spanish |
| Fall 2009 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Spring 2009 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Fall 2008 | SPANISH 203 | Third Semester Spanish |
| Spring 2008 | SPANISH 101 | First Semester Spanish |
| Fall 2007 | SPANISH 101 | First Semester Spanish |
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