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SERGIO Cotton

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Raw average: 4.80/5 from 5 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

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spanish-226 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Such a kind and funny professor. Very knowledgable about Spanish writing/language and the classroom atmosphere was unmatched! Gave genuine and helpful feedback on in class writing and take home essays. very understanding and helpful, would highly recommend this Spanish class
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span-204 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Honestly, he is the best professor I have ever had. For my freshman year, he served as a welcoming gateway into college and helped me develop into a much more confident individual in my surroundings. His friendliness and kindness do not go unnoticed. Amazing guy!
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span-204 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Sergio was such an amazing instructor, I was hesitant at the beginning of the semester because I felt behind, but he worked with me both in and out of class to make sure I was caught up and felt comfortable with the material. Said hi to me outside of class and was just so kind, such a fantastic instructor! Wish I could take more classes with him!
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span-204 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Way better than my last spanish professor who isn't even on RMP.
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span-204 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Best Spanish class I've taken here. He is so kind and made the class very fun. Lots of partner work and the classroom environment was very welcoming
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Classes with SERGIO Cotton

SPANISH 226

Intermediate Language Practice with Emphasis on Writing and Grammar

3 credits

SPANISH 226 provides intensive practice in reading, writing, and grammar for intermediate Spanish learners.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.79 GPA, 85.3% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.96 GPA, 95.8% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 95.8% A/AB (n=24 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Alex LaraSERGIO Cotton+5 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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Fall 2026SPANISH 226Intermediate Language Practice with Emphasis on Writing and Grammar

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