Frances Jaeger - Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Professor: Frances Jaeger

Department: Languages

College: Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FLSP320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class really prepared me for future classes in the department. Dr. Jaeger does an amazing job making literature fascinating. The amount of work is what you would expect in a course of this type. There are several exams, so your grade does not depend on just a mid-term and final.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FLSP322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is extremely fast-paced and most students are confused during her lectures. Cancels class and office hours frequently. Gives you VERY limited time to take exams because she lectures on top of test days. Heaven forbid you miss one class due to a legitimate reason, she assumes youre dropping. Take a course with better instructor if possible.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FLSP322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jaeger is wonderful! I never knew I could be fan of literature until I took her class. Even on days when I went into class totally confused by the reading assignment, she led a rich discussion that left me feeling like I understood everything that I needed to. Get ready to read! This is a literature class, afterall!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FLSP320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good teacher, take her if you want to learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FLSP302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a very nice and knowledgeable lady. Someone earlier said she's very politically biased and feminist. I didn't find that aspect at all. The class is very basic. It's like any other English composition class you took in high school or middle school except its in Spanish. I don't think it was too challenging.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FLSP322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She does her best to get everyone talking in class and tests are a breeze if you simply attend the class and take notes. There are mini papers assigned throughout the semester over readings but you recieve credit just for writing them. Overall she is a wonderful teacher but make sure if spanish doesn't come easy to limit your credit hours, its work

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FLSP322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just be aware that this is no slack off class. There is an extreme amount of reading and papers to write. She is also tough and won't put up with anyone's BS. If you are very committed to learning the language, she is probably a good fit. If you aren't as committed, you might want to steer clear.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FLSP322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this class was extremely difficult at first, but got easier to manage throughout the course. she is a fair grader, but there was a homework assignment/250 word paper at least that was due nearly every day. good class though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FLSP311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take her. This class is supposed to be about conversation but you get penalized for missing movies days especially when she doesn't show the whole thing in class. Take anyone else.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FLSP311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed the class. Heavy on vocab, which is great for some, but not for others. Participate and do the work! She's a fair grader and really takes the time to show you how to improve. I learned a lot from the class and would definitely recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FLSP452
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Unorganized and no regard for students. Drops deadlines for over the weekend-like 6 page essay/paper due Monday! Canceled class a lot, never handed anything back, not even the midterm exam. The final grade in class was a mystery akin to sticking your hand in a cereal box and seeing what toy you happen to pull out. Very disappointing!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FLSP322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If Prof. Jaeger never teaches FLSP 321, how can the previous comment even be true?

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FLSP321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Total feminist. Gave all the guys a hard time and lower grades. Girls who never participated got higher participation grades. I had to appeal my grade and got it changed. You will learn a lot. That's how I knew my grade was subjective. Even after taking her class she gave me attitude in the hallways with smart comments. Acts like a child.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FLSP211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jaeger is a very nice lady. She may seem a bit strict/not personable at first, but the more you know her, the more you see she is passionate about teaching and really just wants to help you learn. She is an EXTREMELY fair grader, but you have to participate and do the work. Not too much reading, fun activities, lots of speaking (obvi!)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FLDP211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Treats her students like adults, not like children. very fair and helpful, if you're willing to do the work. I liked her a lot and found her very interesting and knowledgeable. I'd take her again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FLSP211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she is a good teacher, you will learn alot. she is very helpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FLSP211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jaeger is a tough teacher, but like several people have said, you will learn from her. And you have to go to class to do it; this is definitely not a class you can mess aroun in and still get a good grade. I know this because I messed around, and I didn't get a good grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Want an A? Don't take Jaeger. Want to learn? Take Jaeger. I've had her for 300's and 400's. I got A's in her 300's but not her 400's. She's a VERY creative professor. She cares about being the best she can at her job; attends conferences and actually incorporates new ideas in class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but be warned: you will work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jaeger may be hard, but those who take her class actually learn something. I'd rather have more teachers like her than waste money taking easy courses. She's knowledgeable, enthusiastic and really cares about students learning.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FLSP211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jaeger is a tough teacher, no doubt. But, she's fair and honest with everything she does. She expects the same from all her students. If you're looking for an easy course, don't take one with her but if you're truly interested in the subject and want to learn.. go for Jaeger.