Deana Alonso - Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Professor: Deana Alonso

Department: Languages

College: Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN202
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She gets tough once in a while but she is getting ready to go. As this little school is growing, soon they will be requesting advanced degrees such as a PhD, something she desired to have but was unable to complete.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPAN202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Alonso makes the class interesting and facilitates learning with a variety of activities. She is enthusiastic and encouraging and always willing to help you over the hard parts.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She was my Spanish teacher in the early 90's at Citrus College, Glendora. She was great! You get as much out as you put in.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPAN215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

You can pass if you show up and raise your hand. But it hurts to buy her book with all the grammar errors at an expensive price

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I would not take again 'cz mandatory courses should have less moody and high-toned teachers. The high-schoolish methods she uses turned me off.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor assigns a lot of homework but she is very helpful if you make the time to talk to her . As long as you do all your homework , attend every day class meeting and study It should an easy A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She does not lecture, she just gives high-toned instructions about things you should not do in class. The worst part is to buy her expensive books that are hardly ever used in class. Isn't there a conflict of interest?

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Her lectures are fun and understandable as long as you pay attention and have a solid understanding of basic Spanish. She will call on you to answer questions in front of the class, but it will earn you extra credit. If you do the HW, you'll do well on her tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Her lectures are really fun and understandable as long as you pay attention and have a solid understanding of basic Spanish. She will call on you for answers to her practice questions, so be ready to speak in front of the class and earn extra credit for it. Her tests are not very difficult as long as you do the HW and pay attention in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Really good but hard. She gives extra credit and 2 field trips . Those are fun. Lectures are excellent and entertaining.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

i liked the class a lot! Hard but she makes class fun with many activities and songs and games.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She does not have clear grading criteria, but is a tough grader. The classes are not amazing and I would not take again. It is true that she is inclined to favor native speakers, but she may not even have respect for them. She thinks she is above everyone!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPAN102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very demanding professor. She had no problem with FLUENT spanish speakers taking her class as long as they "had trouble" writing in spanish. Grades ridiculously tough. If you miss an accent on one word, 2 points off on a test. Does not clarify homework, expects you to know what it is and how to do it. Would not recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

if you passed spanish 101 with a C and a basic understanding of the class, this class going to be really super gnarly hard for you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPAN215
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is not inspiring, I would not take again, and did not learn much. The course is extremely heterogeneous. It is a melange of 101, 102 and something else that I cannot identify. It is not for students who have a solid background in Spanish.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class veers to two extremes: One is lots if simple activities that do not require much effort. They are entertaining, yes, but not too useful. On the other hand, there is a lot to cover, and we don't do enough. Prof. full of self importance, thinks too highly of herself to accept student suggestions.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. She makes class fun. She doesn't really lecture. Instead, she incorporates a variety of activities to help you learn. The games and activities were fun. Still, it is a lot of work. You will have lots of assignments and need to complete them to get a good grade. Learning and practicing the language is key.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH10111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

It is a class for kids, not for adults. Other instructors prepare a class for all the students, not only for those who are false beginners.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN10111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very Nice lady. Her class is tough and not recommended if you dont know any Spanish at all. May be ok for someone coming from high school Spanish or if you speak it and want to learn the proper language. She is co Author of the Book used in class & its a good book but its rushed through in class.15 chapters You need to be fluent to pass that final!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

DON'T LIKE THIS PROFESSOR! NOT HELPFUL. THINK IS THE BEST.